ADVANIHolding a map or an older small building?
Starting January 1, 2027, approved tentative maps last twice as long, cities get two rounds of plan check, and impact fees have to credit what’s already on the lot. Check your map’s new clock below, then send me the address for a full read.
When does my tentative map expire now?
The three rules builders and small owners should know
- Two rounds of plan check (AB 1621). A city gets two plan-check reviews on a housing building permit. Inspectors can’t demand changes to approved plans without a written finding. Appeals must be decided in 30 business days for 25 units or fewer, 45 for larger projects.
- Longer map life (SB 1169). Tentative maps last 48 months instead of 24, and the first local extension can run 36 months instead of 24. It covers any map that hasn’t expired by December 31, 2026.
- Fee credits for what’s there (SB 1036). Impact fees on a teardown or conversion have to credit the existing use, and water and sewer capacity charges are limited to the added capacity. Replacing a duplex with four units should be charged for two new units, not four.
Send me the address
I’ll give you a quick read on what the 2027 rules change for it: how long your approval lasts, what fees you’d likely owe and what you could build. I’ve built and sold small projects here for twenty years, so this is a conversation, not a report.
Got it. I’ll be in touch within one business day. — Prem
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Map dates here assume no prior extensions, final map filings or tolling. Results are estimates; confirm anything you rely on with your attorney, CPA, lender or the city. Prem Advani, DRE #01414490, Advani Real Estate Group, affiliated with Compass. Equal Housing Opportunity.