Collaborate with local governments to support zoning changes to allow affordable housing on farm properties

Recommendation Status: In Progress

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Recommendation: Zoning changes to increase affordable housing would include housing for employees to address both housing and labor needs, while introducing a potential revenue stream during shoulder seasons.

Current work happening on this recommendation: During the 2025 legislative session, the New Hampshire legislature passed a number of zoning reform bills, including a bill that will allow homeowners to build a detached accessory dwelling unit by right and expand the size limitations. Read more here
 

Craving context? This recommendation is included in the Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers brief, part of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan.

Read the Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers brief here