FL S1234

Requires building permits for single-family dwellings to expire 1 year after issuance or on the effective date of the next Florida Building Code edition, whichever is later, though local governments may extend permits beyond this date

Prohibits local governments from requiring building permits for work valued under $7,500 on single-family dwellings, except for electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, or gas work

Mandates that offsite-constructed residential dwellings (manufactured homes treated as real property) be permitted as of right in any zoning district where single-family detached dwellings are allowed, prohibiting local governments from treating them more restrictively than site-built homes

Requires the Florida Building Commission to adopt uniform statewide commercial and residential building permit applications by July 1, 2027, capable of integrating with existing local government permit software systems

Prohibits inspection fees from being based on total project cost and caps them at actual inspection costs incurred by the local enforcement agency