A change that took effect this month eases the approval process for certain home improvements, but important exceptions still ...

The sudden change to the town of Palm Beach's permitting process comes as building officials prepare for a new Florida law to be enacted July 1.

HB 803, signed into law on May 7, 2026, exempts certain residential construction work valued under $7,500 from building permit requirements, effective July 1, 2026 - but the bill’s impact on Florida’s ...

Some of the laws are technical or budget-related. Others could be more noticeable for families, drivers, students, pet owners ...

States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings to ...

Proposed zoning modifications would ensure Palm Beach abides by Florida law, which requires the code to align with the comprehensive plan. Adopted in February, the comprehensive plan sets the ...

A federal investigation has concluded that the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, began weeks before the building came crashing down in June 2021, killing 98 ...

Contractors and homeowners who plan to seek building permits from Palm Beach can expect to pay a number of new fees now that the town changed its permitting system to comply with a soon-to-be-enacted ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 100 new Florida laws are now in effect, bringing changes to schools, public safety, housing, health care, pets and local government rules. Some of the laws are technical or ...