This bill would privatize the building permit review process and ban cities and counties from rejecting private permits or charging additional fees for them. Homeowners and contractors would be allowed to use private reviewers and inspectors for single-trade home projects like HVAC, water heaters, solar, roofing, siding, and fencing. These providers can issue permits and completion certificates, which cities and counties are required to accept. Governments can't charge extra fees (only recording) or penalize users. Remote and automated inspections are allowed; providers would need liability insurance. Cities/counties must post codes and fees online or lose permit fees.
