This bill authorizes the Jefferson County Commission and municipalities within Jefferson County to levy an additional residential building permit fee of up to $20. This fee is intended to address the shortage of skilled tradesmen in the residential construction industry in the area. The fee will be collected alongside existing permit fees and is defined to include various types of permits related to residential construction and remodeling. The funds collected from this additional fee will be directed to the Central Alabama Homebuilding Academy, which will utilize the money to train individuals in various skilled trades relevant to the construction industry.

The bill outlines specific procedures for the management and distribution of the collected funds, including the requirement for the Central Alabama Homebuilding Academy to submit an annual budget for approval by the Jefferson County Commission. It also mandates that the academy provide annual reports on its activities and financial statements to the participating governing bodies. Notably, the bill stipulates that funds collected cannot be used for continuing education required by professional licensing boards and that any remaining funds after the academy's operations cease will be redirected to the Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund in the State Treasury. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-14A-2