Bill > HB1654

This bill amends the existing law regarding building permits by allowing local building inspectors to withhold issuing building or occupancy permits for a property if the property owner has outstanding back taxes or other charges that remain unpaid. Specifically, the bill provides authorization for local legislative bodies to instruct their building inspectors to require full payment of all taxes and charges before issuing any building or occupancy permits. This means that property owners will need to clear any existing financial obligations to the local government before they can receive permission to construct new buildings or occupy existing structures. The bill includes a standard effective date provision, which means the new regulation will go into effect 60 days after the bill is passed. The purpose of this legislation appears to be ensuring that property owners are current on their financial responsibilities to the local government before undertaking new construction or occupancy projects.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2432&inflect=2