HI SB818

Requires each county to establish an expedited procedure for approving demolition permits for vacant residential structures, with processing to be completed in a specified timeframe (exact days left blank in bill).

Expedited demolition permits apply only to complete demolition of vacant residential structures, not partial demolition or demolition as part of renovation or new construction projects.

Denies applications for new construction, rehabilitation, or reconstruction permits submitted within a specified period (days left blank) after expedited demolition permit approval if filed by the same parcel owner.

Allows the Department of Taxation to foreclose on vacant and abandoned residential properties with state tax liens through nonjudicial (power of sale) foreclosure procedures at any time, rather than waiting for liens to exist three or more years.

Defines "vacant and abandoned" residential structures with protections for properties under construction, seasonal use, in legal disputes, damaged by natural disaster with repair intent, or occupied by mortgagors, relatives, or lawful tenants.