Idaho Capitol Watch

SB 1280: HOUSING – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding regulation of twin homes and duplexes.

Prohibits restrictive covenants against twin homes and duplexes on single-family lots and requires local governments to permit them in single-family zones with streamlined approval, equal fees, and one parking space per unit.

Status

Reported Printed (February 12, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 11, 2026

Sponsors

  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • February 11, 2026 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
  • February 12, 2026 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources

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