HB 1011 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

repealing zoning restrictions on dwelling units.

HB 1011 repeals a state law (RSA 674:16, VIII) that previously prohibited municipalities from creating occupancy rules based on household size or bedroom count in residential areas. This bill directly affects local governments, homeowners, and renters by removing restrictions that limited how communities could regulate housing occupancy. The key provision eliminates the state barrier, allowing towns to establish their own rules for things like multi-family housing or shared living arrangements. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 5 P. 7
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Nov 7, 2025
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 2
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