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What a nifty explainer! Thanks for breaking down the rule changes in a simplified way. I appreciate that the state is not only prioritizing environmental protections, but it's also going a step further to consolidate regulations and to provide additional tools that make compliance easier.

Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a remodel project, but then balk at paying for the permit to ensure it's up to code. Penny wise, but pound foolish comes to mind.

It feels like a short-sighted plan. I don't know if you guys have read the thread on here about lost revenue, but it looks like some cities were really dependent on the permit fees. It could be an awful lot of money that Louisiana will need to replace. And for what? Just to virtue-signal that...

My husband and I have bid on several homes at auction and lost each one. The housing market is out of control here. We've added up the costs, and it will be cheaper for us to build instead of buying a home that's already established. We have our blueprints ready to go, and we have experience...

Although I can see your viewpoint, @Fenix, to me the situation doesn't seem that different from selling baked goods for school fundraisers. We don't highly regulate those sales, so I think allowing home cooks to sell their food is okay as well. It's all about the intended volume and target...