Bill > HB316

This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding municipal permit denials by expanding the circumstances under which a municipality can refuse to issue a permit. Specifically, the bill allows municipalities to deny permits to applicants who own property with unresolved tax or municipal charge delinquencies, serious code violations that have not been corrected within six months, or properties owned by corporations or limited liability companies with outstanding violations. The bill adds a new provision that requires such corporations or their principals to disclose any delinquencies or violations when submitting a permit application, with a potential $1,000 fine for failing to do so. The bill maintains existing protections that prevent permit denial if the permit is necessary to correct a violation, or if the delinquency is under appeal or being contested through legal processes. Additionally, if a permit is denied, the municipality must provide specific details about the property and violation, and inform the applicant that they can request a letter of compliance from the appropriate agency. The changes aim to encourage property owners to address outstanding municipal and legal issues promptly and transparently. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=316