S.1277

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding prohibitions against restrictive covenants banning accessory dwelling units and to establish provisions regarding accessory dwelling units in the Local Land Use Planning Act.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1277 revises laws to allow accessory dwelling units and prohibits restrictive covenants against them.

Idaho S1277 amends existing law to allow for accessory dwelling units, defined as self-contained living units with cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities, located within a primary dwelling or its garage. The bill prohibits local governments from banning these units and restricts homeowner associations from imposing unreasonable limitations. It mandates local governments to allow one accessory dwelling unit on lots up to one acre and two units regardless of lot size if one is internal. The bill also prohibits certain restrictions on height, setbacks, and density for these units.

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Current
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:30 PM

Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee

History

Feb 12

Senate

Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing