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AB 818: Permit Streamlining Act: local emergencies.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What AB 818 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill requires a city, county, or city and county to approve or deny a complete application for a building permit or equivalent permit within 10 business days of receipt. This applies to structures intended to be used by a person until rebuilding or repair of an affected property is complete. The bill imposes new duties on local agencies, making it a state-mandated local program. The bill addresses a matter of statewide concern, affecting all cities, including charter cities. Reimbursement is not required for certain costs associated with implementing this act.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 534, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-10)Alert me
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Oct. 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 534, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Sep. 10, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3228.).
Sep. 10, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.).
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