ID H0707

Cities and counties may establish a simplified administrative process for dividing land containing an accessory dwelling unit or secondary residential structure, bypassing full subdivision platting requirements when a lender confirms parcel separation is needed for financing

Land divisions under this process cannot create additional residential entitlements, increase density beyond current zoning, authorize additional dwelling units, or allow further subdivision of the resulting parcels

Each resulting parcel must have adequate legal access and utility service, and the division restriction runs with the land permanently

Divisions must be recorded with the county recorder and include a declaration restricting further division or development

Agricultural land protections remain intact; the law explicitly does not authorize new building lots that violate local zoning or density standards; effective July 1, 2026