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PROPOSEDPROPOSED BILLSouth DakotaMEDIUM IMPACT

Limits on Residential Improvement Permits

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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.

This proposed bill would limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships can require permits. Before this change, local governments had broad discretion to require permits for various home improvement projects. If enacted, it would affect homeowners who undertake renovations or improvements to their properties in South Dakota. The specific details on when it takes effect are not provided.

Published March 30, 2026
WHAT CHANGED
BEFORE

Local governments had broad discretion to require permits for various home improvement projects.

AFTER

This proposed bill would limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships can require permits. Before this change, local governments had broad discretion to require permits for various home improvement projects. If enacted, it would affect homeowners who undertake renovations or improvements to their properties in South Dakota. The specific details on when it takes effect are not provided.

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