Housing (Property Development)

HB 2291 requires local governments (like cities or counties) to approve or deny development permit requests - such as for new buildings or renovations - within 30 days. If no decision is made within that timeframe, the request is automatically approved. Denials must include specific written reasons, such as citing code violations or detailing why professional work was rejected. The bill also sets rules for incomplete applications, requiring local governments to specify missing information and giving applicants 10 days to resubmit.

SB 1286 requires local governments in Missouri to approve or deny building permit applications within 30 days. If no decision is made within that timeframe, the permit is automatically approved, allowing construction to proceed. If denied, local governments must provide specific written reasons - either detailing why a design professional's work was inadequate or citing exact code violations. This bill directly affects developers and property owners seeking construction permits for new or renovated residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.