CA AB281

Requires special districts to provide written notice to housing development applicants within 30 business days (25 units or fewer) or 60 business days (26+ units) of receiving an application for service or a postentitlement phase permit requiring separate district approval.

Written notice must inform applicants of next steps in the review process and any additional information required to begin the application review.

Requires special districts to respond with updated notices containing required information or next steps within the applicable timeframes each time an applicant submits additional information.

Does not require special districts to approve applications or serve the housing development project within a specified timeframe, and does not limit the amount of feedback or revision requests districts may provide.

Establishes reimbursement procedures for local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the requirements impose state-mandated costs.