New HampshireHB15882025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

(Second New Title) relative to the regulation of accessory parking for vehicles by local legislative bodies and multifamily housing within commercial districts by municipalities; establishing special assessment districts; and relative to expanding the housing infrastructure municipal grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer required parking spaces for homes

New Hampshire local governments can regulate parking, but cannot require more than one residential parking space per dwelling unit. They also cannot require that space to be in a garage. These limits take effect 60 days after the law's passage.

Stronger housing rights for commercial property owners

Starting 60 days after passage, the law limits New Hampshire municipal rules on multifamily housing in commercial districts. It covers districts existing on July 1, 2026, and those created or expanded later. Only rules allowed by the state housing law apply, plus frontage, setback, and height rules matching those for commercial development. Municipalities must allow existing buildings that do not meet zoning rules to become multifamily or mixed-use buildings, without exterior changes that worsen zoning size or placement violations. Commercial property owners forced to sue over wrongful multifamily housing denials or unauthorized requirements are entitled to reasonable lawyer fees directly resulting from the suit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Joe Sweeney
Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 171

House vote • 6/4/2026

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