Signed by Governor Joseph Lombardo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires municipalities to authorize development of accessory dwelling units on residential property in Nevada.

Highlights:

• Requires the governing body of each county with a population of 100,000 or more, and each city with a population of 60,000 or more to adopt an ordinance that authorizes the development and use of an accessory dwelling unit on residential property (Sec. 1).

• Establishes limits on the provision of such ordinance, including by prohibiting the ordinance from placing certain conditions on the approval of accessory dwelling units (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if a relevant governing body does not adopt an ordinance described under Section 1 by July 1, 2026, then accessory dwelling units are authorized on any parcel zoned for residential use without restriction (Sec. 11).

• Specifies that this act takes effect upon passage (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires municipalities to authorize development of accessory dwelling units on residential property in Nevada.

Highlights:

• Requires the governing body of each county with a population of 100,000 or more, and each city with a population of 60,000 or more to adopt an ordinance that authorizes the development and use of an accessory dwelling unit on residential property (Sec. 1).

• Establishes limits on the provision of such ordinance, including by prohibiting the ordinance from placing certain conditions on the approval of accessory dwelling units (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if a relevant governing body does not adopt an ordinance described under Section 1 by July 1, 2026, then accessory dwelling units are authorized on any parcel zoned for residential use without restriction (Sec. 11).

• Specifies that this act takes effect upon passage (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text