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Signed into law⏱ In effect since March 27, 2026CS/CS/CS/HB 399 · 2026 session

Land Use and Development Regulations

Limits local compatibility denials, mandates parity for off-site homes, caps development fees

Approved by Governor · Chapter 2026-7
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Florida Statutes affected

s. 125.022Development permits and orders.
s. 163.31777Public schools interlocal agreement.
s. 163.31803
s. 163.31804
s. 163.3194Legal status of comprehensive plan.
s. 166.033Development permits and orders.
s. 553.382Placement of certain housing.
s. 553.385

Side-by-side: current law vs. the bill

s. 125.022, F.S.

Current law

125.022 Development permits and orders.—

As enacted

125.022 Development permits and orders.—

(9) The amount of any application fee associated with a development permit or development order must reasonably relate to the direct and reasonable indirect costs associated with the review, processing, and final disposition of the application and must be published on the county's fee schedule. The fee may not be based on a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation.

s. 166.033, F.S.

Current law

166.033 Development permits and orders.—

As enacted

166.033 Development permits and orders.—

(9) The amount of any application fee associated with a development permit or development order must reasonably relate to the direct and reasonable indirect costs associated with the review, processing, and final disposition of the application and must be published on the municipality's fee schedule. The fee may not be based on a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation.

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