Idaho Bills

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.

This legislation ensures that homeowners may construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and prevents cities from banning or unreasonably restricting them. It amends Idaho's Local Land Use Planning Act by treating ADUs as a residential use allowed by-right if certain conditions are met, with clear, objective standards for approval.

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.

This legislation ensures that homeowners statewide may construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and prevents certain local government entities and private covenants from banning or unreasonably restricting them. It amends Idaho’s Local Land Use Planning Act by treating ADUs as a residential use allowed by-right, with clear, objective standards for approval.