SB146

Allow accessory dwelling units statewide

State: New Hampshire

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act relative to accessory dwelling units.

Summary: Requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a right or through conditional use permits in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. Ensures ADUs have independent living facilities. Prohibits municipalities from imposing more restrictive standards on ADUs than on primary residences, except for certain conditions.

Main sponsors: David Boutin

Legislative text: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/results.aspx?lsr=314&sortoption=billnumber&txtsessionyear=2016&txtbillnumber=sb146