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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Local Government (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB203

AN ACT relating to accessory dwelling units.

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…

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This bill would make it easier for Kentucky homeowners to build a secondary living unit, such as a small apartment or guest house, on their property by requiring local governments to allow at least one such unit in all residential zones. It sets limits on what rules local governments can impose, preventing them from applying stricter standards or higher fees to these units than to regular single-family homes. Local governments would still be able to…

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