Tim MacAdams

I am a New Hampshire homeowner and short-term rental operator writing to urge you to oppose HB1068. HB1068 seeks to redefine short-term rentals as “hotels” under state law. This is a fundamental misclassification. A residential home rented occasionally or seasonally is not a commercial hotel, and treating it as such would impose commercial-level zoning, building, and safety requirements that are neither appropriate nor practical for owner-occupied or small-scale residential properties. If enacted, this bill would have several direct consequences: Force many compliant, well-maintained homes out of operation due to cost-prohibitive commercial regulations Reduce available lodging in rural and tourist-dependent areas where hotels do not exist Harm local homeowners who rely on short-term rental income to offset rising property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs Negatively impact local economies that depend on tourism spending at small businesses, restaurants, and service providers Short-term rentals already operate under local regulations, health and safety standards, and tax requirements. Municipalities are best positioned to address local concerns without a one-size-fits-all statewide redefinition that treats private homes as commercial hotels. New Hampshire has long supported property rights, small business owners, and responsible tourism. HB1068 moves the state in the opposite direction by penalizing individual homeowners and concentrating lodging options into large commercial operators. I respectfully ask that you oppose HB1068 and support balanced, locally driven approaches that protect communities without over regulating residential property owners. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Timothy MacAdams Bartlett, New Hampshire Short-Term Rental Owner