New YorkPermit applicants could pay for private reviews after long estimates
For complete residential and mixed-use permit applications, local and New York City offices would estimate review times and decide within 20 business days after receiving a paid private review report.
What it does
Permit offices would estimate review times for complete residential and mixed-use applications. If an estimate exceeds 30 business days, applicants may pay for a qualified private review, after which the office must decide within 20 business days.
Argument forApplicants who pay for a qualified review could receive a permit decision within 20 business days after the office gets the reviewer's report.
Argument againstApplicants may face a substantial added expense because they must pay the full cost of a private professional if they choose that review.
More detail
Permit offices would estimate review times for complete applications. If an estimate exceeds 30 business days, applicants may pay a qualified private professional to review the plans, and the office must process and issue or deny the application within 20 business days after receiving the report. These rules cover complete residential or mixed-use permit applications handled by a local or county government, or by New York City's building department. The applicant pays the private professional's full cost. The professional must be qualified and licensed for the work. The act would take effect 90 days after it becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 11REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
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