ID S1352

Cities with populations over 5,000 are prohibited from banning starter home subdivisions (single-family developments on land at least 4 acres) in residential zoning areas

By October 1, 2026, affected cities must amend comprehensive plans to allow minimum lot sizes as small as 1,400 square feet, front/rear setbacks of 15 feet, side setbacks of 5 feet, lot widths of 30 feet, and densities of at least 12 dwelling units per acre

Permit fees, development impact fees, and utility connection fees for starter home subdivisions cannot exceed those charged for other single-family subdivisions

Historic districts and public health/safety laws remain protected, including building codes, flood plain regulations, environmental protections, and infrastructure requirements

Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026