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KY HB203
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nima Kulkarni
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AI Summary
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Establishes accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a permitted use in all residential zones in Kentucky, exempt from special permitting or review requirements
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Defines ADUs as self-contained living units on single-family home parcels with cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities; attached/detached ADUs limited to 75% or less of main home's square footage
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Prohibits local planning units from banning ADUs, imposing owner-occupancy requirements, or enforcing stricter parking, design, setback, or lot size standards than those applied to single-family homes
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Allows local governments to require prior notification of ADU construction, charge a one-time fee up to $250, restrict short-term rentals under 30 days, and limit properties to one ADU
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Preserves local authority to enforce regulations that apply generally to all dwelling units
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to accessory dwelling units.
Local Mandate
Last Action
to Local Government (H)
1/14/2026