Lawmakers consider housing infrastructure fund expansion and optional private plan review/inspection for single‑family and townhomes; municipalities urge clarif

House Bill 1005, presented by Representative Miller, would expand the residential housing infrastructure assistance program and create a statewide process allowing private, qualified providers to perform plan review and inspections for Class‑2 residential structures when a local unit requires those services.

What the bill would do

Representative Miller told the committee the measure prioritizes infrastructure funding to communities that adopt zoning and regulatory reforms encouraging higher‑density and "missing middle" housing and provides a path for private providers to perform plan review and inspections when the permit applicant chooses that route. "Communities that adopt zoning and regulatory changes are given priority consideration when applying for financial assistance for infrastructure to support housing," the sponsor said.

The bill also shortens review timelines in statute from 12 days to 10 days for the plan review…