Committee Hears Bill to Create Building Codes for Kit Homes
The committee heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5552, which would require the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for "kit homes"—residential, prefabricated units 800 sq ft or smaller—by March 31, 2027; sponsors and advocates said the change would clarify permitting and expand housing options while preserving safety standards.
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A legislative committee on Wednesday heard testimony on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5552, which would require the State Building Code Council to adopt rules governing "kit homes"—residential structures 800 square feet or smaller made of prefabricated walls, floors and roofs that are assembled on-site—by March 31, 2027.
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