Establishes the "Building Permit Reform Act"

HB 1309, the "Building Permit Reform Act," simplifies building permit requirements for owners of detached single-family homes (exempt homeowners) who perform their own renovations. It removes the need for licenses, certifications, or exams for owner-performed work, caps fines for unpermitted work at double the permit fee, and requires refunds if inspections aren’t completed within 10 business days. The bill allows homeowners to replace appliances, fix interiors, or update flooring without permits, while still requiring compliance with building codes and inspections. It excludes rental properties, gas work, and utility connections from these provisions and prohibits political subdivisions from entering homes without permission for inspections.