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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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