New law exempts small single-family jobs under $7,500 from building permits

HB 803 (Chapter 2026-63, Laws of Florida) exempts certain work valued under $7,500 on single-family homes from building permit requirements. The law took effect July 1, 2026.

The Senate's bill summary spells out what work qualifies and what still needs a permit. Licensing requirements are separate from permitting; check the bill text before skipping a permit.