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DBI reports improved permitting times and inspection responsiveness, but budget pressures remain
Summary
DBI told the BIC that plan‑check assignment and review times have improved (assignment down from 7 to 4 weeks; review from 9 to 5 weeks), inspections are being completed within target windows (95% within two business days), and housing issuance days are falling; staff also warned that fee revenue is volatile, that DBI expects a $4.8M general‑fund transfer related to CBO grants, and that a 15% fee increase is assumed in the budget process.
Department of Building Inspection officials told the commission they are seeing measurable improvements in permitting operations while continuing to manage budget uncertainties.
DBI deputy director for administration Alex Koskinen summarized department finances, saying revenue for the fiscal year is expected to end at roughly $54 million and noting the city restored about $4.8 million in ongoing transfers tied to community‑based organization grants. Koskinen cautioned the department’s fund balance has been used to smooth revenue shortfalls created by the pandemic and by the timing of large projects…
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