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HB204 • 2026

AN ACT relating to duplexes.

AN ACT relating to duplexes.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
N. Kulkarni
Last action
2026-01-14
Official status
01/14/26: to Local Government (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT relating to duplexes.

AN ACT relating to duplexes.

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT relating to duplexes.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-14 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Local Government (H)

  2. 2026-01-07 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

Official Summary Text

AN ACT relating to duplexes.

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT relating to duplexes. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 100 IS CREATED TO 3
READ AS FOLLOWS: 4
(1) As used in this section, "duplex" means a residential structure divided into two 5
(2) separate dwelling units, each with its own entrance. 6
(2) Duplexes shall be considered a permitted use in all residential zones and shall not 7
be subject to permitting or review under to this chapter beyond that required for 8
single-family homes. 9
(3) A planning unit shall not adopt or enforce any regulation or ordinance that: 10
(a) Prohibits duplexes in residential zones; 11
(b) Imposes requirements on duplexes that are more restrictive than those 12
placed on single-family homes; or 13
(c) Assesses any fees in addition to those required for single-family homes. 14
(4) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a planning unit from adopting or 15
enforcing ordinances or regulations generally applicable to all dwelling units. 16