This bill amends current law to allow municipalities to count qualifying accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as workforce housing, thereby helping them meet their regional fair share housing obligations. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts RSA 674:72, X, which now states that an ADU can be considered a unit of workforce housing if it meets certain rental criteria outlined in RSA 674:58, IV. Additionally, municipalities are granted the authority to require that any accessory dwelling units on a property adhere to the definitions of workforce housing or affordability as specified in RSA 674:58.

Furthermore, the bill permits municipalities to enforce these affordability standards through the use of restrictive covenants, which must be recorded in the registry of deeds in accordance with RSA 674:60, IV. This legislative change aims to enhance the availability of affordable housing options within communities while ensuring compliance with established housing standards. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.