HB 1212 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Homeowners' Associations Accessory Limitation Ban.

This bill prevents homeowners' associations and unit owners' associations in North Carolina from restricting residents from installing, maintaining, or using solar panels, edible gardens, and certain accessory dwelling units. The law specifically prohibits these groups from enforcing rules against solar energy systems, gardens located within a property owner's boundaries, and secondary housing units that comply with building codes and zoning laws. Additionally, the legislation allocates $100,000 to the Department of Justice to educate the public about these new restrictions. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill's header was updated to reflect a new co-sponsor, Representative Johnson-Hostler, and the bill was officially referred to the Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House on May 5, 2026. Additionally, the internal tracking number was changed from a draft identifier to the final version number, indicating the bill has progressed from its initial filing stage to its first edition.

TECHNICAL

Added Representative Johnson-Hostler as a co-sponsor alongside Representative Liu.

Changed the internal bill identifier from a draft code (DRH30590-NSa-21) to the final version code (H1212-v-1).

TIMELINE

Updated the referral date to the House Rules, Calendar, and Operations committee to May 5, 2026.

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May 5, 2026

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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Apr 30, 2026

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors