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NH's expanded ADU law (HB 1079) has been live since Aug 31 — is anyone actually build
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NH's expanded ADU law (HB 1079) has been live since Aug 31 — is anyone actually build

New Hampshire needs an estimated 60,000+ more homes, and as of August 31, 2026, HB 1079 requires towns to allow ADUs converted from structures that existed on or before July 1, 2025 (RSA 674:72). On paper, that's thousands of garages, barns, and carriage houses that just became legal rental units...