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

Last action · March 13, 2026

Returned To Local Government (H)

Introduced February 11, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB618

AN ACT relating to residential housing.

Amend KRS 198B.050 to require that building code standards for 2, 3, and 4 family homes not be more stringent than those for single-family homes; amend KRS 198B.060 to apply exemption for single-family homes to 2, 3, and 4 family homes; permit third-party plan review and inspections under new procedures; create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to define terms; require regulatory authorities to provide information to prospective applicants regarding requirements to apply for…

Local Mandate Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Effective Dates, Delayed Housing, Building, and Construction Land Use Local Government Planning and Zoning State Agencies

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This bill changes how building permits and inspections work for homes with two, three, or four units, applying the same code standards and exemptions that currently apply to single-family homes. It sets strict deadlines for local building departments to review permit applications and conduct inspections, and allows property owners to hire approved third-party inspectors if the local authority cannot meet those deadlines. The law would take effect July 1, 2027. Who it may affect: people building or developing small multi-unit residential properties, local building and permitting departments, and third-party building inspectors.

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