Build an ADU in Northwood.
New Hampshire's HB 577 lets you add one accessory dwelling unit on your single-family lot in Northwood — by-right. A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf, and ADU setbacks match your lot's single-family setbacks.
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Side setback
- 20 ft
- Rear setback
- 20 ft
- Max lot coverage
- 40%
- Min lot size
- 87,120 sf (~2.00 ac)
- Max detached ADU
- 950 sf
Figures reflect Northwood's GD residential zone and are a planning aid — your parcel's exact zone and overlays (wetland, shoreland) are verified before we lock your price.
Verified against the official Northwood zoning ordinance · source · 2026-07-06
Northwood ADU FAQ
Yes. Under NH RSA 674:71-73 (HB 577), one accessory dwelling unit is allowed by-right on single-family lots statewide, including Northwood (Rockingham County). A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf.
In Northwood's GD zone, ADUs follow the single-family setbacks: 20 ft front, 20 ft side, and 20 ft rear. Confirm your exact zone with the town.