HB462 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Andy WhittRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Madison Co., building permit fee, levy and disbursement further provided
Summary: HB462 allows Madison County and its municipalities to add up to a $20 residential building permit fee and uses the money to train skilled workers and fund local building inspections.
What This Bill Does
Authorizes up to a $20 fee for issuing residential permits within Madison County and its municipalities. The collected funds are deposited by local governments and disbursed to the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy to train workers in residential construction trades. After funding the academy, any remaining funds are used to provide inspection services within each jurisdiction. The distributions are based on each governing body's share of the county population, and the academy must submit an annual budget for approval and undergo annual audits.

Who It Affects
Homeowners and builders in Madison County and its municipalities who apply for residential permits would pay an additional fee up to $20.
The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy and the Madison County Commission and municipal authorities that manage and disburse the funds, oversee training programs, and support local inspection services.

Key Provisions
Up to $20 may be added to the residential permit fee by Madison County and by municipalities within the county.
Fees are deposited into the local treasury and disbursed to the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy to train workers in trades related to residential construction.
After funds needed to support the academy are provided, any remaining money funds local inspection services within the jurisdiction.
Disbursement to the academy is proportional to each governing body's population share as per the latest U.S. census.
The academy must be audited annually by a licensed CPA and must file its annual budget with the Madison County Commission by December 1 each year.
If the academy terminates, the collection of the fee stops and any collected funds are used for inspection services.
Funds cannot be used for continuing education required by professional licensing boards.
The act becomes effective immediately upon governor approval.

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Subjects: Madison County