Bill > HB1026

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire law regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and manufactured housing by clarifying two key points. First, the bill explicitly allows municipalities to prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with manufactured housing, which was previously not clearly stated in law. Second, the bill amends the definition of manufactured housing to explicitly exclude accessory dwelling units, ensuring that ADUs are not considered a type of manufactured housing. Specifically, the bill adds language to the existing statutes that gives municipalities the discretion to ban ADUs in manufactured housing settings and specifies that accessory dwelling units will not be classified under the technical definition of manufactured housing. The changes provide more flexibility for local governments in regulating housing types and clarify the legal distinctions between manufactured housing and accessory dwelling units. 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

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