Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 13, 2026

Returned To Local Government (H)

Introduced January 30, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB530

AN ACT relating to permits.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to require a permitting authority to issue a decision on any permit application within 60 days; automatically grant any permit if a permitting authority fails to render a decision within 60 days; require any denial or conditional approval of a permit to be based on clearly established applicable laws or regulations; grant Circuit Court jurisdiction over any permitting matter; require the Circuit Court to determine whether a permitting…

State Agencies Local Mandate Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Cities Civil Actions Counties Housing, Building, and Construction Land Use Local Government Planning and Zoning

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This bill would set strict time limits on how long government agencies in Kentucky can take to approve or deny permits, including building and housing permits. If an agency misses the deadline, the permit would be automatically approved. The bill also allows applicants to use outside inspectors, limits who can challenge a permit decision in court, and requires government agencies to pay the applicant's legal fees if a court rules against them. Who it may affect: people applying for building or housing permits, homebuilders and developers, local governments and planning agencies, and neighbors of properties where permits are granted.

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