Bill > HF1137

This bill modifies two aspects of municipal reporting and fee collection related to construction and development. First, it increases the threshold for when municipalities must report construction and development-related fees from $5,000 to $7,000 annually, requiring them to submit a detailed report to the state department by June 30 each year that includes the number and valuation of units with paid fees, specific types of fees collected, and associated expenses. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of labor and industry to establish a standardized cost per square foot valuation for new one-family, two-family, townhouse, and accessory utility buildings, which municipalities can then use as a basis for setting building permit fees. Municipalities that fail to comply with the reporting requirements may be subject to penalties under existing state law. These changes aim to provide more transparency and consistency in how local governments track and assess construction-related fees.

Labor and Employment

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