Community Development

Location, Contact & Hours

City Hall, 4th Floor
3 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431

P: (603)-352-5440
F: (603)-283-5654

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

communitydevelopment@ci.keene.nh.us

Why Choose Keene?

Everything you need is here in Keene.  This ChooseKeene.com resource is provided for your redevelopment needs.  Learn about funding incentives, the development process, community profile...  Call Med if you have questions - (603) 757-1875, or email med@choosekeene.com.

Land Development Code - Building Better Together

Land Development Code (Effective September 1, 2021)

• On May 20, 2021, the  City Council adopted O-2020-10B & O-2020-11A establishing a Land Development Code and updating the City's downtown zoning, and O-2021-04, which establishes a Congregate Living and Social Services License.  These ordinances will not take effect until September 1, 2021.

• The adopted Land Development Code is available for review here or at www.keenebuildingbetter.com.  

• Maps and associated ordinances related to this Code and changes to the Downtown Zoning are available at www.keenebuildingbetter.com/ldc. 

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City Ordinances

City of Keene Building Regulations-Chapter 18

The City of Keene follows the State of NH adopted building codes

City Code of Ordinances

FEMA

The following link below will provide useful information on flood insurance, protecting your home from flood damage as well as how to find out if you're in the flood plain.