Florida’s permitting landscape has changed.
Effective July 1, 2026, Florida House Bill 803 (HB 803) introduced significant changes affecting permitting, private providers, permit fee reductions, inspection procedures, and local government review requirements throughout the state.
The legislation impacts developers, contractors, architects, engineers, private providers, building officials, and property owners by modifying how permits are reviewed, processed, and inspected. One of the most notable provisions requires local enforcement agencies to reduce permit fees by at least 50% when a private provider performs all required plan review and building inspection services for a commercial construction project.
As organizations work to understand the implications of the new law, it is important to evaluate how these changes may affect project budgets, permitting timelines, compliance requirements, and overall project delivery strategies.
Join Our Free Live Executive Webinar
Pacifica Engineering Services invites you to attend an executive webinar focused on the practical implications of Florida House Bill 803 and what industry professionals should be doing now to prepare.
What You’ll Learn
- Key provisions of Florida House Bill 803
- Understanding the 50% minimum permit fee reduction requirement
- When the 25% and 50% permit fee reductions may apply
- Potential impacts on project budgets and timelines
- Impacts on commercial construction permitting
- Changes affecting local government review and inspection procedures
- Expanded authority and use of private providers
- What developers, contractors, architects, and engineers should do now
HB 803 Impacts Multiple Sections of Florida Law
The legislation affects several sections of the Florida Statutes, including:
- F.S. 553.791 — Alternative plans review and private provider inspections
- F.S. 553.792 — Building permit applications submitted to local governments
- F.S. 553.79 — Permits, applications, issuance, and inspections
- F.S. 125.56 — County enforcement of the Florida Building Code and inspection fees
- F.S. 720.3035 — HOA architectural review and permit-related prerequisites
Additional affected sections include F.S. 287.056, 468.634, 489.129, 553.382, 553.385, and 553.77.
Featured Speaker
Wesley Foster, PE, SI, MBA
Principal Engineer at Pacifica Engineering Services + PlanCheckPro.AI
Wesley Foster is a licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in permitting, inspections, private provider services, construction compliance, and engineering consulting throughout Florida. During this webinar, he will provide practical insights into the implementation of HB 803 and discuss how organizations can adapt to the evolving permitting environment.
Webinar Details
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Format: Free Live Executive Webinar
Who Should Attend?
- Developers
- General Contractors
- Construction Managers
- Architects
- Engineers
- Private Providers
- Building Officials
- Owners’ Representatives
- Commercial Property Owners
- Real Estate Development Professionals
Florida House Bill 803 introduces some of the most significant permitting changes in recent years. Understanding these updates can help organizations reduce risk, improve planning, and take advantage of new opportunities created by the legislation.
Reserve your spot today and join Pacifica Engineering Services for this important discussion.
Webinar Recording
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