Permit Streamlining Act: local emergencies.

Assembly Member Ávila Farías proposes new requirements for local agencies to expedite permit processing for residential properties damaged during declared local emergencies, establishing strict timelines and streamlined procedures for rebuilding efforts. The legislation mandates that local agencies process permits for rebuilding or repairing affected properties upon receiving completed applications, while exempting these projects from certain solar panel and energy storage system requirements.

The bill creates specific provisions for temporary housing solutions, requiring local agencies to approve permits within 14 days for state-approved modular homes, prefabricated structures, and qualifying accessory dwelling units intended for use during reconstruction. Utility providers must provide written notices outlining connection request procedures within 30 days of permit approval, except when connections are rendered infeasible by disaster conditions.

Local agencies must maintain public information resources about these provisions on their websites, including checklists for substandard building conditions, information about third-party code inspections, and dashboards tracking permit processing performance. These requirements take effect March 31, 2028, with mandatory updates every four years. The legislation applies to all California cities, including charter cities, with local agencies authorized to levy fees or assessments to cover implementation costs.