An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 294 regarding expedited building permits for developers
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Bill Overview
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Developers can pay for faster permits
The law lets the Department of Planning and Natural Resources offer expedited building permits when a developer asks and pays. To start expedited review, you must pay the full plan review fee and 75% of the total permit fee upfront. The remaining balance, which DPNR may recalculate, is due when the permit is issued. The Commissioner sets a fee schedule that reflects project size, scope, complexity, and urgency. DPNR must post the rates by project type online and notify the public when the schedule changes. DPNR collects these fees and uses them to improve permit processing and related services.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Kenneth L. Gittens
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
11/25/2025legislatureTo Governor
11/20/2025legislatureFloor
11/19/2025legislatureIntroduced
8/26/2025legislatureCommittee
1/30/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
11/25/2025
Bill Text
8/26/2025
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