חוק התכנון והבנייה (תיקון מס' 149 והוראת שעה), התשפ"ד-2023

Government bill · Published 30 Nov 2023

1Tabled
2Reading 120 Nov 2023
3Committee
4Readings 2-329 Nov 2023
5Published30 Nov 2023

How it affects you

People seeking permits for protected rooms in existing buildings will use a fast track, with a 15-day response deadline and automatic consent if officials do not reply. On Israel Land Authority land, its approval and any payment for building the protected room will not be required.

Who gains

Permit applicants A reply within 15 days, or automatic consent Section 2(א)(1)
Property owners on Israel Land Authority land They pay nothing to build the protected room Section 2(ד)
Homeowners in conflict areas May add up to 3 square meters for a bathroom or toilet Section 5(2)

Who pays

Authorities and infrastructure bodies Must reply and publish an application procedure online Section 2(א)(2)
Israel Land Authority Cannot collect payment for building the protected room Section 2(ד)

Under the table

Few hands
Only 5 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Extended again
The temporary provision was extended again, 12 extensions so far.