HB1713 Relative to zoning conformity and redevelopment standards.
Relative to zoning conformity and redevelopment standards.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Easier redevelopment standards could lower costs for property owners improving nonconforming properties and increase housing supply.
Your Community
Flexible redevelopment rules help communities revitalize aging properties and add housing without expanding into undeveloped land.
Your Freedom
Reduces regulatory barriers for property owners seeking to improve or rebuild their existing properties.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Brian Cole (R)
The Short Version
Addresses zoning conformity requirements and redevelopment standards, which affect how existing properties that don't meet current zoning rules can be improved or rebuilt. Easing these standards could help housing redevelopment.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property owners with nonconforming buildings
- ▲ Housing developers seeking to redevelop existing sites
- ▲ Communities needing housing revitalization
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Neighbors concerned about changes to nonconforming properties
- ▼ Municipal planning departments managing flexible standards
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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