Bill > H7219

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, permits, but does not require, municipalities to adopt specific regulations concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on a single-family lot. Specifically, municipalities would be allowed to require that the primary residence with an ADU be owner-occupied for at least five years, mandate that ADUs not occupied by family or caretakers be rented at affordable rates, and limit ADU size to 1,000 square feet without the possibility of a variance. These provisions are enabling, meaning municipalities can choose to implement them, and they override existing regulations regarding ADUs.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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