STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Thursday, April 30, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Commerce
to which was referred HB 1681
AN ACT relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 4-1
AMENDMENT # 2026-1709s
Senator Keith Murphy
For the Committee
This bill would establish definitions, set inspection and permitting requirements, authorize municipal property tax assessments, and regulate the transportation of factory-built innovative housing structures (IHS), including tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels, and yurts. Given the cost of housing, IHS would provide an affordable alternative option. The Committee Amendment would provide municipalities with flexibility in determining how these structures are taxed.
Aaron Jones 271-2609
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Commerce
HB 1681, relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-1.
Senator Keith Murphy for the committee.
This bill would establish definitions, set inspection and permitting requirements, authorize municipal property tax assessments, and regulate the transportation of factory-built innovative housing structures (IHS), including tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels, and yurts. Given the cost of housing, IHS would provide an affordable alternative option. The Committee Amendment would provide municipalities with flexibility in determining how these structures are taxed.