HB1681

Relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.

Final Passage·7/6/26

New Hampshire HB1681 defines and regulates tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures, including construction, inspections, and local.

New Hampshire HB1681 amends state law to define and regulate tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures. It introduces definitions for terms such as "tiny house," "tiny house on wheels," and "yurt." The bill outlines construction document reviews and inspection requirements, allowing either state building code or modular building standards. It specifies that innovative housing structures can be placed on individual house lots or used as accessory dwelling units, subject to land use requirements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 242–102 · Jul 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
6
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Roll Call Votes

Concur

242 Yea

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102 Nay

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22 Not Voting

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27 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:30 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 # 2026-2191e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14