HB1357 Permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.
Permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Manufactured homes are significantly cheaper than site-built homes, and allowing them everywhere would increase affordable housing options.
Your Community
Addresses NH's severe housing shortage by expanding where affordable homes can be placed, though some communities may resist.
Your Freedom
Expands property owners' rights to place manufactured homes on their land without restrictive local zoning barriers.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted DV 199-142 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
Sponsor
Jason Osborne (R)
The Short Version
Would have allowed manufactured homes to be placed by right in any residential zone, bypassing local zoning restrictions. Sent to interim study 199-142, reflecting interest in the concept but concerns about implementation.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ First-time homebuyers
- ▲ Low and moderate-income families
- ▲ Manufactured home builders
- ▲ Property owners
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities wanting to restrict manufactured homes
- ▼ Existing homeowners concerned about property values
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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