Housing

      Dover is committed to supporting a diverse, accessible, and sustainable housing supply for residents at all stages of life. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, the City is working to expand housing choices, support vibrant neighborhoods, and align growth with infrastructure and community needs. Explore this page to learn more about our housing strategies and ongoing efforts.

16,352 Total Housing Units

Single Family: 6,743

Two Family: 2,592

3-4 Family: 1,871

5 or more Family: 4,670

Manufactured Housing: 453

Housing Production 

• Monthly Subdivision Reports
  • April 2026
  • March 2026 
  • February 2026
  • January 2026

• Transfer of Development Rights
  • Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) is a land use tool that allows landowners to buy and sell allowed development capacity, seeking to concentrate housing in areas with existing infrastructure and amenities while permanently protecting land with significant conservation value. 
• Residential Commercial Mixed Use Overlay District
  • The Residential-Commercial Mixed-Use Overlay District is designed as an overlay district that allows a mixture of residential use and commercial uses on one parcel. The district includes options which enable and encourage greater flexibility in the design of residential housing with commercial projects. 
• Mixed-Use District
  • The mixed-use districts are intended to provide suitable areas for a mixture of urban neighborhoods containing residential, commercial, service, retail, and office uses. The districts are intended to provide housing and employment opportunities for citizens of Dover and the region, to enhance property values, and expand the tax base. 
• Transit-Oriented Development Sub-District
  • Transportation infrastructure is expected to be the primary catalyst for development in this district, an area envisioned as a high-density, mixed-use neighborhood along the Cochecho River. A diverse range of uses is encouraged, with residential units primarily located on upper floors and active retail and commercial uses concentrated at street level to support a vibrant, walkable environment.
• Flexible ADU Requirements
  • An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a residential unit located on a lot containing a single-family home that provides an independent living space for one or more people. To qualify as a separate living space, an ADU must include areas for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. ADUs may be located within, attached to, or detached from the primary home.  

Ad-Hoc Committee to Address Community Housing Needs