Bill > HB160

This bill amends Kentucky state law to strengthen protections for manufactured homes by prohibiting local governments from discriminating against them in zoning regulations. The bill defines a "qualified manufactured home" as a single-family residential dwelling constructed after a certain date, with specific size and foundation requirements. Local governments are now prohibited from adopting zoning regulations that exclude qualified manufactured homes from residential zones where single-family homes are permitted, and any architectural compatibility standards applied to manufactured homes must be equivalent to those applied to other single-family residential structures. The bill allows for some flexibility in home placement, permitting smaller manufactured homes on lots that cannot accommodate larger models, and maintains that local governments can still regulate certain architectural features like roof pitch, exterior materials, and foundation skirting. The legislation explicitly protects the ability to use manufactured homes while preserving local governments' authority to protect property values and historic districts. The bill also includes provisions stating that any zoning regulations that violate these provisions are void and unenforceable, with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb160.html