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Testimony splits on HB 1006 requiring municipal approval for off‑site ADU parking

Special Committee on Housing · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Bill would require municipal approval for legally‑dedicated off‑site parking for accessory dwelling units; NHMA and some local officials favor verification to prevent overuse of public parking and safety risks, while builders and realtors say municipal approval risks blocking ADU creation.

Representative David Priess presented HB 1006 to clarify on‑site and off‑site parking requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs): the bill would require parking to be on‑site or — if off‑site — to be allowed only with municipal approval (building permit process or designated municipal official).

NHMA (Brody Deshaies) argued that municipal…

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