Manchester, NH Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Housing Code § 150.061
- Who it applies to
- Owners of rental dwelling units
- Must stay clear of
- Snow, ice, debris, hazards
- First-offense fine
- $200
- Late-payment penalty
- Doubles after 7 days
Summary
Manchester's Housing Code makes rental-property owners keep sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways free of snow and ice, backed by a per-offense fine schedule up to $500.
It shall be the duty of the owner of any structure or part thereof let for occupancy as a dwelling unit to maintain all sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways in a safe condition and free of snow, ice, and other debris, hazards, or obstructions.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025 S-25: current through Ord. passed 6-3-2025).
Full Breakdown
Under § 150.061 of the Manchester Housing Code, any owner of a structure let for occupancy as a dwelling unit must keep sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways serving it in a safe condition and free of snow, ice, and other debris, hazards, or obstructions. The code sets no fixed hour count after a storm: it's a standing maintenance duty, not a one-time post-snowfall deadline. Code Enforcement cites violations under § 38.06(A), with fines of $200 for a first offense, $300 for a second, and $500 for a third; unpaid fines double after seven days, up to $1,000.
Violations & Fines
$200 first offense, $300 second, $500 third under § 150.061; doubles if unpaid within 7 days, up to $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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