Kinstruct Tiny Homes For Generational Living
Story by Amber Gobron
Jess and Mark Stevenson, longtime Windham residents, found themselves facing a situation familiar to many families: their three children were growing, Mark’s mother was aging and their home no longer offered the space or independence everyone needed. As they explored building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for her, they quickly discovered how complicated the process could be. Permitting, utilities, septic requirements, designs and construction documents were all separate steps requiring time, technical knowledge and patience. Realizing that many families would struggle to navigate this alone, they created Kinstruct Tiny Homes—a company designed to guide homeowners through every phase of building a customized ADU.
New Hampshire’s updated ADU law, effective July 1, 2025, has made their mission even more relevant. The state now requires municipalities to permit both attached and detached ADUs on single-family lots and prohibits towns from imposing stricter rules than those applied to primary homes. Detached ADUs, which Windham previously did not allow, are now treated like any other residential building. Units must fall between 750 and 950 square feet unless a town authorizes a larger size, and municipalities may require only one parking space. These changes are intended to expand housing options and simplify the process for homeowners, especially those looking to care for family members while maintaining independence and privacy.
