Provides an exemption from property taxation for accessory dwelling units rented or leased to certain tenants. (BDR 32-694)
AB 131 requires certain large Nevada counties (Clark, Washoe) and cities (Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, etc.) to adopt local ordinances allowing owners of historic residential properties (50+ years old, single-family, in specific zones) to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The law mandates an expedited approval process for ADU applications, requires all ADUs to meet building/safety codes, and restricts their use to long-term rentals for family members or tenants - prohibiting short-term rentals (like Airbnb) or acceptance of Section 8 housing vouchers. This applies only to properties not in planned communities and located in single-family zoning districts. The bill does not directly change property tax rules but may impact local government resources through new ordinance requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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As Introduced
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MODERATE
This bill completely changes from requiring local governments to create special rules for adding accessory dwelling units to historic homes, to providing a property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units rented to tenants receiving Section 8 housing assistance.
Scope change
The bill shifted from a local government mandate requiring specific zoning changes to a state-level tax exemption program.
SCOPE
Removed requirement for counties and cities with large populations to adopt ordinances allowing accessory dwelling units on historic properties.
ELIGIBILITY
Added property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units rented to tenants receiving Housing Choice Voucher Program assistance.
REQUIREMENT
Added requirement that tenants must have leases of at least 12 consecutive months to qualify for the tax exemption.
Added requirement that owners must file annual verification from public housing authorities and provide lease copies to county assessors.
DEFINITION
Removed definition of 'historic residential property' that required properties to be at least 50 years old.
Floor votes · Assembly May 27, 2025
How they voted
40–0
Passed
Total votes 40
May 27, 2025
D
Democratic26
100% Yea
R
Republican14
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 27, 2025
Assembly · Passed
Assembly Vote: pass (40-0)
assembly
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass, as amended.
Placed on General File.
Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. To committee.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jovan Jackson
DDemocratic
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