HB1851

Establishes the "Building Permit Reform Act" to protect exempt homeowners from excessive fees and unnecessary inspections.

The "Building Permit Reform Act" aims to protect exempt homeowners from excessive fees and unnecessary inspections. It prohibits political subdivisions from requiring licenses or certifications for certain home improvement activities performed by homeowners. It mandates that if an inspection is not performed within ten business days, the homeowner must be refunded 50% of the permit fee, and if not performed within twenty days, the fee is fully refunded. Homeowners cannot be charged more than double the permit fee for unpermitted work.