Bill > HB2722

This bill requires that before a municipality or county can approve a building permit for new detached residential dwelling units in a "residential lease community" (defined as six or more rental homes on one or more lots under a common plan) within an initial active management area, the applicant must demonstrate they have secured an assured water supply, either through a certificate from the Department of Water Resources or a written commitment from a water provider with an assured supply, and must have paid applicable fees to the groundwater replenishment district. This requirement applies to new developments and does not affect existing residential lease communities or those that obtained zoning entitlements before September 30, 2026. The bill also amends existing laws to include residential lease communities in the definition of "member land" for the purpose of annual membership dues charged by groundwater replenishment districts, and clarifies that activation fees for these communities are due at the time of enrollment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84569