HB 2663

Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to review state building code for purpose of identifying provisions that unnecessarily prohibit, restrict or create disincentives for conversion of single-family dwellings into structures with two to four dwelling units designed primarily for permanent occupancy.

Bill Text

• Introduced

Requires building code review to identify and remove provisions that unnecessarily restrict conversion of single-family homes into two to four-unit structures and establishes a tax credit for such conversions.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Alissa Keny-Guyer

Co-Sponsors: Rob Nosse, Tawna Sanchez, Michael Dembrow, Shemia Fagan, Jeff Reardon

Overview#

Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to review state building code for purpose of identifying provisions that unnecessarily prohibit, restrict or create disincentives for conversion of single-family dwellings into structures with two to four dwelling units designed primarily for permanent occupancy. Requires department to undertake rulemaking to amend or repeal provisions identified by review. Creates tax credit regarding amounts expended for conversion of single-family dwelling into structure with two to four dwelling units designed primarily for permanent occupancy. Applies for amounts expended during tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2026.

Legislative History