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HB 1496 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Repeal of residential parking space cap

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repealing the cap on residential parking spaces.

Removes the statutory cap on residential parking requirements, allowing municipalities to require or limit any number of parking spaces per dwelling unit.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill removes the statutory cap on residential parking requirements, allowing municipalities to require or limit any number of parking space per dwelling unit.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Louise AndrusRPrime

Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Barbara ComtoisR, Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Len TurcotteR

Public testimony

17 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

29% support65% oppose6% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Removing parking minimum caps can increase housing density and affordability”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“I write in strong opposition to HB 1496, which repeals the cap on residential parking spaces and undermines one of the most effective, evidence-based tools municipalities have to promote housing affordability, smart growth, and efficient land use. Parking is not free.…”
— David Preece, Manchesteropposes
“Parking requirements should be evidence based data. Parking for single family homes, differ from multi family etc...I believe the goal is to provide off street parking so vehicles aren't in the street.…”
— Bruce Buttrick, Goffstownneutral

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-229:30 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 23
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 12:00 pm GP 231
  3. Jan 22, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 12:00 pm GP 231
  4. Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 14
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 23

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.