Florida’s HB 803, signed into law on May 7, 2026, and effective July 1, 2026, changes how many building permits will be requested, reviewed, and handled across the state. The law is meant to make permitting more predictable and less burdensome, especially for owners and contractors working on smaller residential projects. It does not, however, eliminate permits for higher-risk work. The Biggest Day-to-Day Changes Some smaller residential jobs may no longer need a building per

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