Bill > HB0082

This bill modifies various provisions related to single-family housing, including: - Allowing the use of internal accessory dwelling units (IADUs) as a permitted use in residential areas, with some restrictions that municipalities/counties can impose. Municipalities/counties are prohibited from establishing restrictions on the size, lot size, or street frontage of IADUs. - Prohibiting municipalities and counties from adopting certain restrictions on short-term rentals, with an exception for IADUs. - Establishing a minimum number of unrelated individuals allowed to occupy a single-family residential unit. - Making changes to the International Residential Code related to bedroom egress windows, building inspections, and other provisions. - Creating a two-year pilot program for the state to provide loan guarantees for low-income individuals to construct accessory dwelling units that are rented to other low-income individuals. The key provisions of the bill take effect either on May 5, 2021 or October 1, 2021, depending on the specific section.

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