HB2026 is a bill that amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to real estate, particularly focusing on water supply requirements for new residential developments. The bill requires that, except for applications submitted by September 30, 2023, any person applying for a building permit for six or more detached single-family residences within an Active Management Area (AMA) where any part of the Central Arizona Project (CAP) aqueduct is located must obtain a certificate of assured water supply from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) or a written commitment of water service from a municipality or private water company with an assured water supply designation. Additionally, the bill introduces a one-time activation fee for each detached residential dwelling unit to be constructed within a residential lease community enrolled in member lands and member service areas on or after January 1, 2024.

The bill also makes several changes to the definitions and requirements in the statutes. It extends the time frame for constructing a condominium from two to four years after entering into a contract for sale. It excludes certain agricultural worker housing from the definition of "subdivision" and introduces the definition of "residential lease community." Furthermore, the bill allows multi-county water conservation districts to charge annual membership dues on each detached single-family residence within a residential lease community. Technical and conforming changes are also made to align with the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2101, 45-576, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 32-2125, 33-1202, 32-2153, 32-2155, 32-2121, 11-865, 44-1801, 32-2194.27, 32-2181, 45-514, 45-515, 49-201, 45-497, 45-579, 45-576.02, 9-463.01, 11-823, 11-822, 48-3778, 48-3781, 32-2183, 48-3779, 45-576.07, 45-101, 45-547, 45-553, 45-554, 48-3780.01, 45-578, 45-802.01, 45-859.01, 45-2401
House Engrossed Version: 32-2101, 45-576, 48-3701, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 48-3779, 32-2125, 33-1202, 32-2153, 32-2155, 32-2121, 11-865, 44-1801, 32-2194.27, 32-2181, 45-514, 45-515, 49-201, 45-497, 45-579, 45-576.02, 9-463.01, 11-823, 11-822, 48-3774, 48-3775, 48-3780, 45-402, 45-802.01, 48-3778, 48-3781, 32-2183, 45-576.07, 45-101, 45-547, 45-553, 45-554, 48-3780.01, 45-578, 45-859.01, 45-2401