KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE · CHESHIRE COUNTY
BUILD AN ADU IN KEENE.
✓ Allowed by-right · RSA 674:71-73
New Hampshire's HB 577 lets you add one accessory dwelling unit on your single-family lot in Keene — by-right. A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf, and ADU setbacks match your lot's single-family setbacks.
Keene setback reference · RP zone
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Side setback
- 15 ft
- Rear setback
- 25 ft
- Max lot coverage
- 30%
- Min lot size
- 15,000 sf (~0.34 ac)
- Max detached ADU
- 950 sf
Figures reflect Keene's RP residential zone and are a planning aid — your parcel's exact zone and overlays (wetland, shoreland) are verified before we lock your price.
Note: Keene is beyond ~1 hour from our Madbury home base, so a travel-time allowance may be added — we'll spell it out in your quote.
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Keene ADU FAQ
Can I build an ADU in Keene, NH?
Yes. Under NH RSA 674:71-73 (HB 577), one accessory dwelling unit is allowed by-right on single-family lots statewide, including Keene (Cheshire County). A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf.
What are the ADU setbacks in Keene?
In Keene's RP zone, ADUs follow the single-family setbacks: 25 ft front, 15 ft side, and 25 ft rear. Confirm your exact zone with the town.