Residential Home Construction, approval by licensed architect or professional engineer not required if construction under three stories in height

HB 566 removes a requirement for certain residential construction projects in Alabama. It prohibits counties and most municipalities from mandating that single-family homes under three stories tall have their construction plans approved by a licensed architect or professional engineer. This change applies to new single-family residences (excluding Baldwin County) and directly affects homeowners, builders, and local permitting offices by reducing regulatory hurdles for smaller residential projects. The bill does not alter existing exemptions for homes under 2,500 square feet, which already did not require such approvals. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.