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NH HB1681
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Grant
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AI Summary
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Defines "innovative housing structures" (IHS) as tiny houses (up to 400 sq ft), tiny houses on wheels, and yurts designed for permanent residential use, distinguishing them from trailers and recreational vehicles
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Allows municipalities to permit IHS as single-family dwellings or accessory dwelling units on lots where single-family homes are allowed, subject to local land use requirements
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Establishes inspection standards for IHS that align with modular/factory-built home requirements or ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205, with provisions for third-party inspections when structures are built off-site
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Authorizes municipalities to assess property taxes on IHS that are affixed to property, in a state of completeness, and located on the property for more than 180 days
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Permits grey water disposal systems for IHS equipped with composting or incinerating toilets, with Department of Environmental Services oversight
Legislative Description
Relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0998h: Motion Adopted DV 231-99 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026