HB 2096 Summary

• Exempts single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, and detached garages from county building permits on residential rural land (at least 2 acres, unincorporated, not abutting municipalities) if structures meet specified size and construction standards.

• Limits permitted structures to 600 square feet or less of interior space (excluding lofts) plus up to 400 square feet of attached deck/porch/patio space; detached garages limited to 400 square feet.

• Requires structures be single-story (excluding lofts), on permanent/semi-permanent foundations, and either connected to outside utilities or equipped with on-site solar/wind power, water storage, and wastewater treatment.

• Allows property owners to comply through filing affidavits or self-prepared site plans instead of obtaining permits; prohibits counties from requiring professional blueprints or engineer-prepared plans.

• Provides property owners civil action rights to recover actual costs plus $100 per day if counties enforce penalties against compliant structures; establishes presumption of compliance if affidavit is filed.