Proposed Statute Would Allow Out of State Inspectors and Plans Examiners to be Licensed in Florida During a State of Emergency
HB 803 (2026) would create a new statue allowing out of state plans examiners and inspectors to assist building officials in Florida during a state of emergency if the bill is signed into law
Proposed Statute Would Require Florida Building Commission to Establish Statewide Building Permit Applications for Commercial and Residential Projects
HB 803 (2026) would amend 553.77, Florida Statutes, to require the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform, statewide building permit application for residential and commercial projects.
Amended Statute Would Change Permit Expiration Times for Single Family Dwellings
Proposed amendments to 125.56, Florida Statutes, would alter the expiration deadlines of permits for residential dwellings.
New Statute Would Remove Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work
HB 803 (2026) if signed into law by the Governor, will make changes to a lot of statutes related to building permits and inspections. But from a licensing perspective, the bill make a small revision to 489.129, Florida Statutes, which governs prohibited conduct by contractors.
New Statute Would Add Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.
SB 280 (2026), if signed by the Governor, would add definitions for subcontractor and supplier to Chapter 489 and make it a violation of Florida’s Contractor Licensing Statutes for contractors not to pay subcontractors timely.