The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to building permits for single-family dwellings. It prohibits the expiration of building permits issued by counties and local governments for single-family dwellings before 180 days after issuance or the effective date of the next edition of the Florida Building Code, whichever is later. Additionally, it specifies that local governments cannot require building permits for projects valued at less than $7,500, with exceptions for certain types of work, and mandates that contractors maintain records for work performed without a permit.

Furthermore, the bill establishes timeframes within which local governments must approve or deny building permit applications, including a provision that applications for single-family dwellings in areas affected by a state of emergency within the last 24 months are deemed approved if they meet specific criteria. The local government is required to issue the permit within two days of approval. The effective date of the act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1035 Filed: 125.56, 553.79
H 1035 c1: 125.56, 489.129