The Arizona Starter Homes Act seeks to limit municipal regulations that affect home buyers' choices regarding the design and features of single-family homes. It prohibits municipalities from imposing requirements for homeowners' associations or shared amenities, except for stormwater management, and restricts minimum lot sizes to no greater than 1,500 square feet for developments over five acres. The bill also places limits on square footage and building setbacks while allowing municipalities to enforce certain standards under specific circumstances.

Key changes from current law include the explicit prohibition of municipalities from establishing minimum lot sizes greater than 1,500 square feet and the restriction on requiring design elements for single-family homes. The bill clarifies that these provisions apply only to new developments after its effective date in municipalities with populations over 70,000 or on tribal land, emphasizing property rights and aiming to alleviate the housing crisis in Arizona by reducing regulatory barriers. Additionally, it ensures that existing building codes and public health regulations remain unaffected, contrasting with current law that may permit broader municipal control over housing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.18, 9-461.19
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.18, 9-461.19