Nashua, NH Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)

Nashua's Housing Standards code makes it unlawful for any owner-occupant or landlord to let or maintain a structure unless its sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways are kept free of snow, ice and other debris hazardous to the public. The Code Enforcement Department issues warnings or citations for violations, and unresolved violations bring the general Code penalty: a fine up to $1,000, with each day the violation continues counted as a separate offense. Nothing in the section sets a fixed number of hours to clear snow after a storm, the standing duty is to keep sidewalks clear, not to hit a deadline.