This bill updates Idaho law to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family homes and restricts restrictions that would ban them. It prohibits homeowner associations from enforcing rules that strictly forbid ADUs, except when property owners agree in writing to such restrictions. For cities with populations over 10,000, the bill requires local governments to allow one internal or detached ADU per lot in single-family zones by February 2027. Local governments must also stop imposing higher fees, stricter parking rules, or smaller size limits on ADUs compared to primary homes. The law ensures ADU projects are approved automatically if they meet standard zoning requirements, while still allowing cities to adopt less restrictive rules if they choose.
This Idaho bill creates a new process for property owners to quickly remove unlawful occupants from residential properties. Property owners must submit a verified complaint to the sheriff meeting specific conditions (like prior notice to leave and no pending lawsuits), after which the sheriff serves an immediate vacate notice and restores possession. The sheriff is entitled to a standard fee for this service, revised to match the fee for serving a writ of possession. This directly affects property owners seeking to evict unauthorized occupants and the occupants themselves in residential disputes.
