Bill > HB1017

This bill modifies New Hampshire law regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and workforce housing by allowing municipalities to count qualifying ADUs toward their regional fair share obligation for affordable housing. Specifically, an ADU can be considered workforce housing if it meets certain rental criteria defined in existing state law. The bill empowers municipalities to require that properties with ADUs have some units that qualify as workforce housing or affordable housing. Additionally, municipalities can now mandate that property owners record a restrictive covenant in the local registry of deeds to ensure ongoing compliance with workforce housing definitions. The term "workforce housing" typically refers to housing that is affordable to households earning a certain percentage of the area's median income, and this bill provides local governments with more tools to increase such housing options. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving municipalities and property owners time to understand and implement the new provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1529&inflect=2