Bill > S1354

This bill aims to revise existing laws and introduce new provisions concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on the same property as a primary residence, such as a basement apartment or a detached backyard cottage. It prohibits homeowner's associations from enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that ban ADUs unless the property owner explicitly agrees in writing, though reasonable rules regarding their use, like architectural design and size, can still be adopted. Furthermore, the bill mandates that cities with populations over 10,000 cannot ban ADUs in residential zones and must amend their land use plans by February 1, 2027, to allow for at least one internal or detached ADU per lot, with specific limitations on parking requirements, impact fees, size, owner-occupancy, building height, and other restrictions compared to primary single-family dwellings, while ensuring ADU projects meeting requirements are approved administratively. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part is found invalid, the rest remains in effect, and declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1354/