HB 1049: Building Permit Requirements
GENERAL BILL by Esposito
Building Permit Requirements; Prohibits local government from adopting certain technical amendments to Florida Building Code; prohibits local government from requiring building permit for work valued at specified amount that is performed on single-family dwelling; authorizes local government to require building permit for certain work regardless of value of work; requires contractor to maintain certain written records; prohibits local enforcement agency from requiring building permit for specified work on backup power system that is installed by certain persons or entities; provides exception; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, rules, or other measures; authorizes local enforcement agency to conduct certain inspections, either in person or virtually; authorizes owner or owner's contractor to use private provider for certain inspections; provides requirements for private provider; requires local enforcement agency to provide certain persons written notice of correction; authorizes stop-work order only under specific circumstances; requires local enforcement agency to offer owner or owner's contractor reinspection date within certain time period; provides that private provider inspection report constitutes acceptance; prohibits local enforcement agency from withholding or revoking certificate of occupancy based solely on failed inspection report.
Last Action: 1/28/2026 House - Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/20/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
| 1/26/2026 | House |
• Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/28/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
