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HB 1357 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Manufactured homes allowed in residential zones

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permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.

Permits newly constructed manufactured homes as of right on individual lots in all residentially zoned areas statewide and prohibits discriminatory zoning restrictions against them.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill permits newly built manufactured homes as of right on individual lots in all residential zones statewide and prohibits discriminatory zoning restrictions against them.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jason OsborneRPrimeMajority Leader
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Public testimony

132 signed in online · 44 wrote testimony

92% support8% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“To continue to be a strong diversified state New Hampshire needs to pass bill1357. Being able to choose what type of Dwelling to put on a purchased or rented piece of property will attract more business and commerce for the State.”
— Thomas Prince, Newmarket · Heron Point Estate Cooperativesupports
“My name is Timothy Anders, and I am the president of windy acres. I support this bill”
— Timothy Anders, Charelstownsupports
“As a queer person planning to propose to my girlfriend next year, I want us to be able to legally get married in the state we fell in love in.…”
— Lily Pudlo, Doversupports
“The term, manufactured housing may be used to describe things that are kind of the same, but not like the other. A modular home is built differently and is more durable than a mobile home.…”
— Michael Cahill, Newmarket · Rockingham 10 Newfields, Newmarketopposes
“I write in strong opposition to HB 1357. HB 1357 moves New Hampshire in the wrong direction by substituting rigid, top-down mandates for the thoughtful, locally informed decision-making that has long defined our state.…”
— David Preece, Manchesteropposes
“State Law (RSA 674:32) already allows for placement of Manufactured Housing within municipalities: 674:32 Manufactured Housing.…”
— Bruce Buttrick, Goffstownopposes

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
  • 2026-02-033:00 pmHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 17
  2. Jan 22, 2026House==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  3. Feb 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 03:01 pm GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  5. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-1; RC) HC 10 P. 94
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  7. Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. Read): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 81
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA DV 199-142 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 81

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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