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SD SB3

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rohl

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties, municipalities, and townships are prohibited from requiring building permits for repair or replacement of exterior parts on detached single-family owner-occupied homes, including doors, windows, siding, gutters, downspouts, fascia, soffit, and fencing
  • Doors and windows qualify for the permit exemption only if the dimensions remain the same; siding qualifies only if nonstructural
  • Homeowners must still comply with all other applicable building codes and ordinances despite the permit exemption
  • Local governments retain authority to require building permits for these exterior repairs on designated historical properties under chapter 1-19B
  • Adds a new section to chapter 11-10 of South Dakota law governing county planning and zoning

Legislative Description

Limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

Planning, Zoning and Housing Programs

Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/9/2026
Local Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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