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CA AB1621
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lori Wilson
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AI Summary
- Limits local and state agencies to a maximum of 2 plan check and specification reviews for building permit applications, with agencies able to deny noncompliant applications after the second review or applicants able to request additional submittals
- Shortens appeal decision timelines from 60 to 30 business days for housing projects with 25 or fewer units, and from 90 to 45 business days for projects with 26 or more units
- Authorizes applicants to seek a writ of mandate to compel approval if their appeal is denied, no decision is made within required timelines, or no appeals process is provided
- Modifies tolling provisions so time limits are only paused when federal or state law requires review by another independent public agency, rather than any outside entity review
- Makes violations of postentitlement phase permit requirements a violation of the Housing Accountability Act, expanding enforcement mechanisms for housing development projects
Legislative Description
Planning and Zoning Law: postentitlement phase permits: Housing Accountability Act.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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