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This bill establishes specific deadlines for political subdivisions to process and respond to building permit applications across six different permit levels, ranging from small residential structures to community development projects. For Level 1 permits (small residential structures and minor work), political subdivisions must review applications within 30 business days, while Level 2, 3, and 4 permits have a 60-day deadline, and Level 5 and 6 permits have shorter 12 and 10-day deadlines respectively. The bill mandates that within five business days of receiving an application, the political subdivision must notify the applicant of any missing information, and if they fail to do so, the application is automatically considered complete. If a political subdivision misses these deadlines, they must reduce the permit fee by 10% for each business day of delay, with exceptions for mutually agreed extensions or applicant-caused delays. The bill also requires political subdivisions to maintain a website with expedited permit processing procedures and provides special provisions for rebuilding areas after natural disasters, where contractors may begin work without a permit while still adhering to safety requirements. The goal is to streamline the building permit process, increase transparency, and create accountability for local government permit processing.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1256&year=2025&code=R