Bill > A05838

This bill requires local governments and the New York City Department of Buildings to provide free, pre-approved construction documents for various types of residential buildings within their jurisdictions. These documents would cover different residential structures, including single-family homes, two-to-four family dwellings, multiple dwellings, and mixed-use structures with residential components. The pre-approved documents would be categorized by the number of bedrooms and floors, and would be sufficient for obtaining a building permit without requiring further modifications. Local governments have some discretion to exclude documents for sites with significant elevation changes or located in flood hazard areas. The key purpose is to streamline the building permit process by providing standardized, ready-to-use construction plans at no cost to potential builders, which could help reduce barriers to residential construction and potentially lower building costs. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, giving municipalities time to prepare and develop their document catalogs.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5838