CS/CS/HB 803: Building Permits and Inspections
GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee ; Trabulsy ; Overdorf ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Chaney ; López, J. ; Plasencia ; Valdés
Building Permits and Inspections; Providing for expiration of certain building permits issued by a county; requiring the Department of Management Services to enter into and maintain state term contracts for building code inspection services; providing that certain persons are not subject to discipline for performing a job without applicable permits and inspections if otherwise authorized by law; prohibiting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation from denying a building permit for certain residential manufactured buildings; prohibiting a local government from adopting or enforcing a certain zoning, land use, or development regulation that treats an offsite-constructed residential dwelling differently or more restrictively than certain dwellings in the same district; requiring local governments to exempt certain owners and contractors from requiring a building permit for the installation of temporary residential hurricane and flood protection walls or barriers that meet certain requirements; requiring a local government to make certain decisions relating to certain building permits within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an association or certain committees from requiring a building permit as a prerequisite for a certain review, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 3/12/2026 House - Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/12/2026 House - Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 12/17/2025 House • Filed
1/5/2026 House • Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Referred to Commerce Committee
• Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/15/2026 House • Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
1/20/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
1/21/2026 House • Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
1/22/2026 House • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Referred to Commerce Committee
• Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
2/3/2026 House • Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
2/5/2026 House • Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Now in Commerce Committee
2/16/2026 House • Added to Commerce Committee agenda
2/18/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
2/19/2026 House • Reported out of Commerce Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• Bill referred to House Calendar
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
2/25/2026 House • Read 2nd time
• Amendment 725319 adopted
• Added to Third Reading Calendar
• Read 3rd time
• CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
2/25/2026 Senate • In Messages
2/26/2026 Senate • Referred to Rules
• Received
3/5/2026 Senate • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 599
• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
• Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1234 -SJ 599
• Read 2nd time -SJ 599
• Amendment(s) adopted (140962) -SJ 608
• Read 3rd time -SJ 608
• CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 608
3/5/2026 House • In Messages
3/12/2026 House • Added to Senate Message List
• Amendment 140962 Concur
• CS passed as amended; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
• Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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CS/CS/HB 803, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/13/2026 at 8:56 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (14)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1234 (c2) Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599 
H 399 (er) Land Use and Development Regulations Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/18/2026 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 405 (e1) Commercial Construction Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Rules
H 1049 (c1) Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1109 (c1) Services During a State of Emergency Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1143 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Commerce Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 208 (c2) Land Use and Development Regulations McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 399
S 526 (c1) Construction Regulations Grall Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Rules
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 948 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1260 (c2) Services During a State of Emergency DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died on Calendar
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Citations - Statutes (11)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 7 (pdf) 287.056 Purchases from purchasing agreements and state term contracts; vendor disqualification. Page 7 (pdf) 468.634 Page 8 (pdf) 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 9 (pdf) 553.382 Placement of certain housing. Page 10 (pdf) 553.385 Page 11 (pdf) 553.77 Specific powers of the commission. Page 13 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 14 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 21 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 50 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 52 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 803, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/13/2026 at 8:30 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (11)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1234 (c2) Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599
H 399 (e1) Land Use and Development Regulations Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/18/2026 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 405 (e1) Commercial Construction Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Rules
H 1049 (c1) Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1143 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Commerce Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 208 (c2) Land Use and Development Regulations McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 399
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 948 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Citations - Statutes (11)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 5 (pdf) 287.056 Purchases from purchasing agreements and state term contracts; vendor disqualification. 468.634 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 5 (pdf) 553.382 Placement of certain housing. Page 7 (pdf) 553.385 553.77 Specific powers of the commission. Page 44 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 8 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 13 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 41 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 45 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 803, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/25/2026 at 3:59 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (11)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1234 (c2) Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599
H 399 (e1) Land Use and Development Regulations Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/18/2026 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 405 (e1) Commercial Construction Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Rules
H 1049 (c1) Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1143 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Commerce Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 208 (c2) Land Use and Development Regulations McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 399
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 948 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Floor Amendments (3)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 741396 - Amendment
Delete lines 123 - 1101 and insert:DiCeglie 3/4/2026
1:50 PMSenate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
3/5/2026Web Page
PDF
390734 - Amendment to Amendment (741396)
Delete lines 247 - 302 and insert:DiCeglie 3/5/2026
9:54 AMSenate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
3/5/2026Web Page
PDF140962 - Amendment
Delete lines 123 - 1101 and insert:DiCeglie 3/5/2026
3:12 PMHouse: Concur
3/12/2026Web Page
PDFFloor Votes (2)
Date Chamber Result 3/5/2026 12:46 PM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays 3/12/2026 2:53 PM House 109 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (8)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 5 (pdf) 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 5 (pdf) 553.382 Placement of certain housing. Page 7 (pdf) 553.77 Specific powers of the commission. Page 44 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 8 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 13 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 41 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 45 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 803, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/19/2026 at 4:27 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (10)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 399 (c3) Land Use and Development Regulations Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/18/2026 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1049 (c1) Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1143 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Commerce Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 208 (c2) Land Use and Development Regulations McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 399
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 948 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1234 (c1) Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Floor Amendments (2)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 725319 - Amendment
Remove lines 489-1251 and insert:Trabulsy 2/20/2026
3:58 PMHouse: Adopted
2/25/2026PDF
862779 - Amendment to Amendment (725319)
Remove lines 202-322 of the amendment and insert:Trabulsy 2/20/2026
6:52 PMHouse: Withdrawn
2/24/2026PDF Floor Votes (1)
Date Chamber Result 2/25/2026 2:15 PM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (9)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 6 (pdf) 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 6 (pdf) 553.382 Placement of certain housing. Page 8 (pdf) 553.77 Specific powers of the commission. Page 45 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 9 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 14 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 42 (pdf) 553.796 Page 45 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 51 (pdf) -
CS/HB 803, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/21/2026 at 1:08 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 2/5/2026 (pdf)
Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/19/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (6)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 1049 (c1) Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1234 (c1) Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 044805 - Strike All Amendment
Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:Trabulsy 2/17/2026
5:43 PMAdopted
2/18/2026PDF Citations - Statutes (7)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 4 (pdf) 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 5 (pdf) 553.77 Specific powers of the commission. Page 40 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 6 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 10 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 38 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 41 (pdf) -
HB 803, Original Filed Version Posted 12/17/2025 at 1:06 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 1/21/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (6)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1234 Building Permits and Inspections DiCeglie Similar Last Action: 3/5/2026 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 803 -SJ 599
H 1049 Building Permit Requirements Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in State Affairs Committee
H 1227 Preemption to the State Oliver Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
S 750 Alternative Plans Review and Building Inspection DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Community Affairs
S 968 Home Backup Power Systems McClain Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1444 Preemption to the State Martin Compare Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Judiciary
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 982191 - Strike All Amendment
Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:Trabulsy 1/16/2026
7:01 PMAdopted without Objection
1/20/2026PDF Citations - Statutes (7)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.56 Enforcement and amendment of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. Page 4 (pdf) 489.129 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 4 (pdf) 553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 5 (pdf) 553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 7 (pdf) 553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection. Page 9 (pdf) 553.792 Building permit application to local government. Page 37 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 42 (pdf)