Bill > S1354

This bill aims to increase the availability of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on the same lot as a primary home, by preventing homeowner's associations from banning them and by establishing statewide rules for cities. Specifically, it amends existing law to prohibit homeowner's associations from enforcing covenants that restrict ADUs unless the property owner explicitly agrees in writing, while still allowing reasonable rules regarding their use. It also adds new provisions to the Local Land Use Planning Act, requiring cities with over 5,000 residents to allow ADUs in residential zones and to amend their comprehensive plans and land use regulations by October 1, 2026, to permit at least one internal and one detached ADU per lot, with specific limitations on parking requirements, impact fees, size, setbacks, owner-occupancy, and height, ensuring that ADU projects meeting these requirements are approved administratively.

Budget and Finance, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

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