This bill amends various chapters of the Idaho Code to establish protections for starter home subdivisions. It introduces a new section, 55-619, which prohibits any restrictive covenants that unreasonably limit the construction of starter home subdivisions, declaring such covenants void and unenforceable after July 1, 2026. Additionally, it adds section 55-3214, which prevents homeowner associations from enforcing any covenants that restrict starter home subdivisions, with similar protections for existing covenants prior to the effective date.

Furthermore, the bill creates section 67-6541, which prohibits counties and cities from enacting ordinances that ban starter home subdivisions in residential zoning areas. It outlines specific requirements for local governments regarding lot sizes, setbacks, and density for these subdivisions, while ensuring compliance with existing health and safety laws. The bill also allows affected parties to seek legal remedies for enforcement. The provisions of the act are declared severable, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.