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House Bill 803 permit revenue loss
Summary
New state law exempts many non-structural single-family home repairs from permits, costing the county $2.8M in permit revenue and potentially increasing unlicensed contractor activity and unpermitted work.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$2.8M projected permit revenue reduction in the building services fund.
✅Who benefits
Homeowners doing minor repairs skip permits and fees.
⚠️Who could be affected
Consumers exposed to unlicensed contractors; county enforcement capacity strained.
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