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KY HB203

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nima Kulkarni

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a permitted use in all residential zones in Kentucky, exempt from special permitting or review requirements

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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