HB1349 Relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.
Relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Exempting communities from multi-family zoning reduces housing supply, contributing to higher housing costs statewide.
Your Community
Blocking multi-family development in rural areas perpetuates the housing shortage and limits where working families can afford to live.
Your Freedom
Balances local control over zoning against statewide housing needs.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 23
Sponsor
David Meuse (D)
The Short Version
Would have exempted small or low-density communities from state requirements to allow multi-family housing. The bill was killed, maintaining the existing multi-family zoning requirements that aim to address NH's housing shortage.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Small rural communities wanting to preserve low density
- ▲ Current homeowners preferring fewer neighbors
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Renters and first-time buyers priced out of the market
- ▼ Workers who need housing near rural employers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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