Bill > SF560

This bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish a standardized cost-per-square-foot valuation method for calculating building permit fees for residential structures. Specifically, the new provision will apply to various types of residential buildings, including new construction and additions to one- and two-family homes, townhouse buildings, and accessory buildings (such as garages or sheds). By creating a uniform valuation method, the bill aims to provide municipalities with a consistent and objective approach to setting building permit fees, which could help streamline the permitting process and potentially create more predictable costs for property owners and developers. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes by adding a new subdivision to section 326B.153, which governs building codes and related regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0560&ssn=0&y=2025