Home Building Permit Reform

What is happening? Florida Governor signed HB 1059 (FL | 2021) that requires local jurisdictions to post online not only their permitting processes but also the status of permit application.

Why is this important? The bill is said to strongly incentivizes cities and counties to approve new home permits in a timely way

How will this be important? If cities fail to approve permits timely manner there are fines.

Washington Post | Opinion  Florida started penalizing bureaucratic delay. Housing permits spiked.