SB1279

Providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer and for timelines for permits related to housing construction; and imposing duties on the Office of Transformation and Opportunity.

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Pennsylvania SB1279 streamlines housing construction permit processes by setting timelines and designating a compliance officer.

Pennsylvania SB1279, known as the Reduce the Red Tape for Housing Act, aims to streamline housing construction permit processes. It mandates executive agencies to designate a point of contact for housing construction permits and establish timelines for reviewing applications. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity must designate a Commonwealth Housing Regulatory Compliance Officer to coordinate and report on permit activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–20 · Jun 3
Current
Housing and Community Development Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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20 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 1

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

May 6

9:30 AM

Urban Affairs & Housing (s) Hearing

History

Jun 3

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (30-20)

Jun 3

House

In the House

Jun 3

House

Referred to Housing & Community Development