1. House Bill 127 aims to improve transparency and efficiency in local regulations when doing business at the local level.
2. It requires local governments to provide clear information on the types of permits and authorizations needed for construction work, as well as the associated costs.
3. The bill has received unanimous support from both the House and the Senate, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor DeSantis. -All county and municipal building departments in Florida must post their permit and inspection fee schedules on their respective websites by July 1, 2019.
-The fee schedules must be easy to access and include any updates or changes to fee amounts, descriptions, or new fees in the future.
-The Florida Statutes require building department fees to be “reasonable” and tied to municipal levels of service.
-The revenues from such fees must remain in the municipal budget.
-The new law requires local governments to post relevant budgetary information, including costs incurred in administering regulatory or building department programs, revenues derived from enforcement of the Florida Building Code, and how those revenues fit into the municipal budget by December 31, 2020.
-Any amendment of a building permit and inspection fee schedule adopted by a local government would require an update to the mandated utilization report. – House Bill 127 aims to provide a comprehensive report on the demands and resources of building departments in Florida.
– The bill requires data on the number of permit applications, permits issued, inspections performed, and the use of staff versus private consultants.
– The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in local government operations.
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