Establishes building permit issuance deadlines

HB 1256 establishes specific deadlines for local governments to process building permit applications, categorized by project type and size. It requires local authorities to approve or deny Level 1 permits (small residential projects) within 30 business days, Level 2-4 permits (larger residential or nonresidential projects) within 60 days, Level 5 permits (repetitive construction) within 12 days, and Level 6 permits (disaster recovery) within 10 days. If deadlines are missed, local governments must reduce permit fees by 10% per business day, with exceptions for applicant-caused delays or written extensions. The bill directly affects homeowners, contractors, and local governments by streamlining permit processing and adding financial accountability for delays, while allowing immediate construction in disaster-recovery zones without permits (subject to safety rules).