HB1588

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.

Final Passage·7/6/26

New Hampshire HB1588 amends zoning regulations to allow multifamily housing in commercial districts and establishes special assessment districts for.

New Hampshire HB1588 modifies zoning regulations to permit multifamily housing in commercial districts, provided the building's floor area, height, and setbacks remain unchanged. It allows municipalities to impose frontage, setbacks, and height requirements for new multifamily units in commercial districts, but these must not exceed those for commercial development. The bill also establishes special assessment districts to finance infrastructure improvements for new developments, with assessments levied based on the benefit received by the property.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 185–171 · Jul 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Adopt CofC Report

185 Yea

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171 Nay

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17 Not Voting

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18 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

10:00 AM

Commerce Hearing

Mar 3

10:00 AM

Housing Executive Session

History

Jul 6

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

Jul 6

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2194e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14