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HB 5935

Construction: permits; notice requirements for a building permit or additional permit issued by the department; provide. Amends sec. 11 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1511).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 2 co-sponsors

The bill speeds permit decisions by requiring enforcing agencies to act within 10–15 business days or face a deemed denial.

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Bill Summary · HB 5935

Summary of HB 5935 (Michigan, 2025-2026)

Purpose

HB 5935 amends section 11 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (1972 PA 230) to modify deadlines, notice requirements, and definitions related to building permits and additional permits issued by enforcing agencies and the Department. The bill aims to standardize and expedite permit decisions and clarify the process when applications are incomplete or denied.

Key Provisions

  • Permit decision timelines (Section 11(1))

    • Enforcing agencies must approve, grant (in whole or in part), or deny a building permit or an additional permit within:
    • 10 business days after receipt of the application for standard cases.
    • 15 business days after receipt for unusually complicated buildings or structures.
    • If the agency fails to act within these timeframes, the application is deemed denied for purposes of appealing to the appropriate board of appeals.

  • Department denial notices (Section 11(2)(a))

    • If the Department denies a building permit or an additional permit, it must notify the applicant of the basis for the denial.
    • The notice must cite the specific provision of the act, the code, or other applicable laws/or ordinances upon which the denial is based.

  • Incomplete application notice (Section 11(2)(b))

    • If the Department determines an application is not complete, it must notify the applicant in writing or make the information electronically available within 7 days of receipt.
    • If the Department fails to provide this notification within 7 days, the application is deemed complete.

  • Plan changes (Section 11(3))

    • Enforcing agencies may approve changes to plans and specifications that were previously approved, provided the changes still conform to law when approval is required.

  • Permitting and construction requirements (Section 11(3)–(4))

    • Construction or alteration of a building or structure may not commence until a building permit is issued (except as otherwise provided by this act or the code).
    • Construction must comply with the approved permit application, and enforcement agencies must ensure compliance per section 12 and other appropriate methods.

  • Permit types defined (Section 11(5))

    • Defines “Additional permit” as a permit for specific kinds of work (section 10(6)) and includes:
    • Electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, demolition, foundation-only, temporary structure, and shell building permits, among others.

  • Complete application definition (Section 11(5)(b))

    • A “Complete application” is one that is complete on its face, submitted with all applicable permit fees and any other required information or approvals, but not requiring items from other state departments or agencies.

Who Is Affected

  • Applicants for building or additional permits: Clarified timelines, incomplete-application notices, and appeal processes directly impact applicants seeking permits.
  • Enforcing agencies: Must adhere to explicit deadlines (10 or 15 business days) and provide required notices or risk deemed denial.
  • Department: Responsible for issuance decisions, completeness determinations, and providing basis for denials with proper citations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Timelines are tight and standardized:
    • 10 business days for typical permit decisions; 15 for unusually complicated projects.
    • 7-day window for completeness notification by the Department.
  • Failure to act within the specified timeframes constitutes a denial, enabling appeal.
  • Completeness determinations enhance efficiency by preventing delays due to missing information; if not provided timely, an incomplete application is treated as complete.

Effective Date

  • The bill was introduced on April 30, 2026, and referred to the Regulatory Reform committee. Absent further amendments, it would take effect upon enactment and govern applicable applications moving forward.

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