THORNTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE · GRAFTON COUNTY

BUILD AN ADU IN THORNTON.

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

Thornton setback reference

ADU setbacks in Thornton 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 Thornton's front, side, and rear requirements — or just ask us.

Note: Thornton 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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Thornton zoning ordinance ↗NH GRANIT GIS (parcels & zoning) ↗

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Thornton ADU FAQ

Can I build an ADU in Thornton, NH?

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

What are the ADU setbacks in Thornton?

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