SF1993
Threshold for municipal reporting of construction-related and development-related fee collections; commissioner of labor and industry establishment of a cost per square foot valuation of certain properties for the purpose of setting municipal building permit fees requirement
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF1137
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes changes to Minnesota's municipal reporting and building permit fee-setting processes:
Increase in Reporting Threshold:
- Municipalities must annually report construction and development-related fees collected from developers, builders, and subcontractors to the Department of Labor and Industry if cumulative fees exceed $7,000, up from the previous threshold of $5,000.
- This applies to fees such as building permit fees, plan review fees, administrative fees, engineering fees, infrastructure fees, and other related charges.
- Municipalities failing to submit reports are subject to penalties under section 326B.082.
Cost Valuation for Building Permit Fees:
- The commissioner of labor and industry must establish a cost per square foot valuation for new one-family and two-family townhouses and accessory utility buildings.
- This valuation will be used by municipalities to set standard building permit fees.
These amendments aim to standardize and improve transparency in municipal fee collection and permit fee assessments.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Labor |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee