Texas HB4398 mandates expedited review for building permits of affordable housing projects in municipalities with over 100,000 residents.

Texas HB4398 amends the Local Government Code to expedite the review of building permits for affordable housing projects in municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000. An affordable housing project is defined as a housing development that has received low income housing tax credits. The bill requires municipalities to grant or deny a permit application within 50 percent of the time allotted for any residential building permit application.

Texas HB4398 mandates expedited review for building permits of affordable housing projects in municipalities with over 100,000 residents.

Texas HB4398 amends the Local Government Code to expedite the review of building permits for affordable housing projects in municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000. An affordable housing project is defined as a housing development that has received low income housing tax credits. The bill requires municipalities to grant or deny a permit application within 50 percent of the time allotted for any residential building permit application.