North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 495 — Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 495, the term "accessory dwelling unit" has been standardized across different sections of the bill to ensure clarity. This change matters because it helps to define what specifically qualifies as an accessory dwelling unit, which can influence housing policy and ensure that regulations are applied consistently. By removing any ambiguity, the bill aims to make it easier for property owners and developers to understand their rights and obligations regarding these units.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 495 Short Title:
495 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15222-MQ-28 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR SITING OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR SITING OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
*DRS15222-MQ-28* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Require that accessory dwelling units be smaller than the primary single-family detached dwelling.
*S495-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Require that accessory dwelling units be smaller than the primary single-family detached dwelling.
(f) For the purposes of this section, the term "accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or detached residential structure that is used in connection with, or that is an accessory to, a primary single-family detached dwelling and that has less total square footage than the primary single-family detached dwelling." SECTION 1.(b) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies to applications for accessory dwelling unit permits submitted on or after that date.
(f) For the purposes of this section, the term "accessorydwelling unit" means an attached or detached residential structure that is used in connection with, or that is an accessory to, a primary single-family detached dwelling and that has less total square footage than the primary single-family detached dwelling." SECTION 1.(b) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies to applications for accessory dwelling unit permits submitted on or after that date.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

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Not signed on (173)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 495?
SB 495 is sponsored by Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 495?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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