ID H0166

Prohibits homeowner's associations from adding, amending, or enforcing covenants that strictly prohibit internal accessory dwelling units, with a limit of one per homestead.

Allows homeowner's associations to adopt reasonable rules governing internal accessory dwelling units, including size limits, height limits, setback requirements, open space requirements, parking controls, and bedroom requirements.

Defines an internal accessory dwelling unit as a self-contained living unit with cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities located within a detached owner-occupied homestead or its garage, used for housing relatives or residential tenants for periods exceeding 30 days.

Voids and declares unenforceable any restrictive covenants entered into on or after July 1, 2023 that prohibit internal accessory dwelling units, with persons attempting to create or enforce such covenants liable for attorney's fees, court costs, and damages.

Exempts restrictive covenants against internal accessory dwelling units entered into prior to July 1, 2023 from the prohibition.