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Housing & Families Introduced Kentucky · 2026RS
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HB 203

AN ACT relating to accessory dwelling units.

In Plain Language

This bill allows homeowners to build one small dwelling unit on their property in any residential area. Local governments can't ban these units or charge extra fees beyond a one-time $250 fee, and they can require notification when one is being built and prevent it from being used as a short-term rental.

Official summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to define "accessory dwelling unit"; allow accessory dwelling unit as a permitted use in all residential zones; prohibit a planning unit from adopting regulations which would not allow a property owner to have 1 accessory dwelling unit on the owner's property, impose requirements on accessory dwelling units different than those placed on single-family homes, or assess additional fees on accessory dwelling units; allow a planning unit to enforce regulations that require notification of the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit, prohibit more than 1 accessory dwelling unit on a property, assess a one-time fee of $250 at the time the accessory dwelling unit is created, and prohibit the accessory dwelling unit's use as a short-term rental.

Sponsor

N. Kulkarni (Democratic-40)

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

to Local Government (H)

Jan 14, 2026

Official source

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Action history

Jan 14, 2026 to Local Government (H)

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