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New Hampshire Zoning & Land Use Guide

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Comprehensive guide to New Hampshire zoning laws, building codes, and land use regulations.

Key Facts

  • Building Code: NH State Building Code (based on 2018 IBC)
  • State ADU Law: Yes — ADU-friendly
  • ADU Details: HB 1291 (2024) requires all municipalities in New Hampshire to allow accessory dwelling units as a permitted use on any lot that allows single-family dwellings, limiting the ability of local governments to prohibit ADUs outright.

Cities in New Hampshire