AB 660 – Faster Plan Reviews with Built-in Backup
No more endless waiting—your project deserves a decision
AB 660 tackles one of the most frustrating delays in residential construction: slow or unresponsive local plan review departments. The law sets clear, enforceable deadlines for local agencies to review and respond to building permit applications—and empowers applicants to bring in certified third-party reviewers if timelines are missed.
In short, it gives you a path forward when the local process breaks down.
By creating accountability and alternatives, AB 660 helps homeowners and builders move their projects forward without getting stuck in bureaucratic limbo.
What This Means for Homeowners, Builders, and Small Developers
If you’re planning to:
Build an ADU, custom home, or multi-unit property,
Do a major remodel or addition,
Or simply submit plans for a permit and want a predictable timeline,
AB 660 ensures your application won’t sit idle forever—and gives you a way to keep things moving when your city doesn’t.
Key benefits:
Enforceable review timelines (generally 30–60 days),
Right to use third-party reviewers if deadlines are missed,
Faster plan approvals = quicker starts and earlier completion,
Less risk of budget creep due to long permit wait times.
Still, understanding when and how to invoke these new rights—and working with qualified professionals—is essential to taking advantage of the law.
How New Avenue Homes Can Help
New Avenue has long advocated for predictable, transparent permitting—and AB 660 gives us another tool to serve our clients better.
Here’s how we help you make the most of it:
We build permit timelines into your project schedule and monitor every step.
If your local agency stalls, we coordinate with certified third-party reviewers to keep the process moving—legally and efficiently.
We design and submit code-compliant, review-ready plans that are far less likely to be held up in the first place.
We advocate for you, following up, pushing for accountability, and escalating when needed.
With New Avenue managing your project, you’re no longer at the mercy of red tape or unclear timelines.
Don’t Let Permit Delays Derail Your Project
Schedule your free consultation today to learn how AB 660—and New Avenue’s expert project coordination—can help you get your plans reviewed, approved, and built without unnecessary holdups
