SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE · STRAFFORD COUNTY

BUILD AN ADU IN SOMERSWORTH.

✓ 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 Somersworth — by-right. A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf, and ADU setbacks match your lot's single-family setbacks.

Somersworth setback reference

ADU setbacks in Somersworth follow your lot's single-family setbacks for its zoning district. Scan your address in the visualizer and we'll pull your exact parcel and confirm Somersworth's front, side, and rear requirements — or just ask us.

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Somersworth zoning ordinance ↗NH GRANIT GIS (parcels & zoning) ↗

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Somersworth ADU FAQ

Can I build an ADU in Somersworth, NH?

Yes. Under NH RSA 674:71-73 (HB 577), one accessory dwelling unit is allowed by-right on single-family lots statewide, including Somersworth (Strafford County). A detached ADU can be up to 950 sf.

What are the ADU setbacks in Somersworth?

ADU setbacks in Somersworth match your lot's single-family setbacks for its zoning district. We pull your exact parcel and confirm Somersworth's requirements before locking your price.