New Rules for Building Permits and Inspections

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently Ordered engrossed, then enrolled. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

Procedural history

35 actions

Feb 26, 2026SenateEnrolled
Received
Feb 26, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Rules
Feb 25, 2026Senate
In Messages
Feb 25, 2026HouseFloor
CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
Feb 25, 2026HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
Feb 25, 2026House
Added to Third Reading Calendar

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Feb 25, 2026House
Amendment 725319 adopted
Feb 25, 2026HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Feb 19, 2026House
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
Feb 19, 2026House
Bill referred to House Calendar
Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
CS Filed
Feb 19, 2026House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
Feb 19, 2026House
Reported out of Commerce Committee
Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
Feb 16, 2026House
Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Feb 5, 2026House
Now in Commerce Committee
Feb 5, 2026House
Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Feb 3, 2026House
Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
Jan 22, 2026House
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
CS Filed
Jan 21, 2026House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
Jan 21, 2026House
Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Jan 15, 2026House
Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Jan 5, 2026House
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Jan 5, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Jan 5, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Jan 5, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Dec 17, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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The Frame

What this does

Homeowners and contractors will face fewer permit requirements for small projects and potentially lower costs when using private inspectors, while local governments must adhere to stricter timelines and standardized rules for permit approvals.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners

They are exempt from permit requirements for small projects and gain rights regarding offsite-constructed housing.

Contractors

They are subject to new permit exemption rules and can act as private providers for inspections.

Local Governments

They must adopt uniform permit applications, reduce fees for private provider use, and adhere to new zoning parity requirements.

Homeowners' Associations

They are prohibited from requiring government building permits as a condition for their own architectural reviews.

What changed

Current stage: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

This law streamlines the building permit process by requiring uniform applications, mandating fee reductions when private inspectors are used, and exempting small home projects from permit requirements. It also limits local government control over offsite-constructed homes and prohibits homeowners' associations from requiring government permits for their own reviews.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for small home repairs?

Not if the work is valued under $7,500, provided it is not in a flood hazard area and does not involve structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work.

Can my HOA require me to show a city building permit before they approve my project?

No, this law prohibits associations from requiring a government-issued building permit as a prerequisite for their own review process.

What happens if I use a private inspector instead of the city?

The local government is required to reduce your permit fees by at least 25% for partial services or 50% for full plans review and inspection services.

Can my local government ban offsite-constructed homes?

No, they must be permitted in any zoning district where single-family detached dwellings are allowed.

Why It Matters

Homeowners and contractors will face fewer permit requirements for small projects and potentially lower costs when using private inspectors, while local governments must adhere to stricter timelines and standardized rules for permit approvals.