HB1525 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 Zoning; Grant of Power; Dwelling Unit Occupancy. RSA 674:16, VIII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

VIII. In its exercise of powers granted under this subdivision, the legislative body of a municipality, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places that adopt land use control measures, shall permit occupancy by at least 2 unrelated individuals per bedroom in single-family dwellings located on individual lots in most, but not necessarily all, land areas and lots in districts zoned to permit multi-family residential uses within the municipality. For purposes of this section, "bedroom" means a room primarily intended or designed for sleeping purposes, even if used for other purposes, and unless otherwise specified by local regulations. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the enforcement of the state building code or state fire code.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 Zoning; Grant of Power; Dwelling Unit Occupancy. RSA 674:16, VIII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

VIII. In its exercise of powers granted under this subdivision, the legislative body of a municipality, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places that adopt land use control measures, shall permit occupancy by at least 2 unrelated individuals per bedroom in single-family dwellings located on individual lots in most, but not necessarily all, land areas and lots in districts zoned to permit multi-family residential uses within the municipality. For purposes of this section, "bedroom" means a room primarily intended or designed for sleeping purposes, even if used for other purposes, and unless otherwise specified by local regulations. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the enforcement of the state building code or state fire code.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.