SB6096 allows cities and towns to defer utility connection fees for residential construction until final inspection or occupancy certification.

SB6096 permits cities and towns to implement a system for deferring utility connection fees for single-family detached, single-family attached, and multifamily residential construction until final inspection or certificate of occupancy. The deferral system must include a process for applicants to request deferral of full payment of connection charges. The bill also authorizes cities and towns to charge property owners a reasonable connection charge to cover their equitable share of the cost of the water or sewerage system, including interest charges.

SB6096 allows cities and towns to defer utility connection fees for residential construction until final inspection or occupancy certification.

SB6096 permits cities and towns to implement a system for deferring utility connection fees for single-family detached, single-family attached, and multifamily residential construction until final inspection or certificate of occupancy. The deferral system must include a process for applicants to request deferral of full payment of connection charges. The bill also authorizes cities and towns to charge property owners a reasonable connection charge to cover their equitable share of the cost of the water or sewerage system, including interest charges.