{"id":198788,"date":"2026-09-09T22:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T02:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/?p=198788"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:31:47","slug":"florida-building-permit-projects-under-7500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/florida-building-permit-projects-under-7500\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Homeowners: Do You Need a Building Permit for Projects Under $7,500?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n\/* animate faq *\/ :root { interpolate-size: allow-keywords; } details::details-content { block-size: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); will-change: opacity, transform; transition: block-size 0.3s ease-out, opacity 0.25s ease-out, transform 0.25s ease-out, content-visibility 0.3s ease-out allow-discrete; } details[open]::details-content { block-size: auto; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n<\/style>\n<style>\n#single-header{position:relative!important;aspect-ratio:1920\/665!important;height:auto!important;min-height:0!important;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-building-permit-under-7500-hero-desktop.webp\")!important;background-size:cover!important;background-color:#F8F7F4!important;background-position:center center!important;background-repeat:no-repeat!important;border-bottom:4px solid #cc9d4b!important}#single-header h1,#single-header .single-title,#single-header .entry-title,#single-header .post-title{position:absolute!important;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;padding:0!important;margin:-1px!important;overflow:hidden!important;clip:rect(0,0,0,0)!important;white-space:nowrap!important;border:0!important}@media(max-width:900px){#single-header{aspect-ratio:3\/2!important;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-building-permit-under-7500-featured.webp\")!important}}\n.uspr-bp26,.uspr-bp26 *{box-sizing:border-box}.uspr-bp26{overflow-wrap:break-word}.uspr-bp26 img{max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important}.uspr-bp26 figure{width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;margin-left:0!important;margin-right:0!important}.uspr-bp26 a{color:#a9771a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.45);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}.uspr-bp26 a:hover{color:#0B2340;text-decoration-color:#0B2340}.uspr-bp26 .uspr-toc a{text-decoration:none}.uspr-bp26 .uspr-toc a:hover{text-decoration:underline}.uspr-bp26 table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:560px}.uspr-bp26 .uspr-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}.uspr-bp26 summary{display:block;position:relative;list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.uspr-bp26 summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.uspr-bp26 summary::marker{content:\"\"}.uspr-bp26 details{transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}.uspr-bp26 details:hover{border-color:#c9d6e4!important}.uspr-bp26 .uspr-faq-toggle{position:absolute;right:20px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease}.uspr-bp26 details[open] .uspr-faq-toggle{color:#fff!important;background:#061c38!important;transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg)!important}.uspr-bp26 .uspr-cta-btn:hover{background:#b8913f}@media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1024px){.uspr-bp26{padding:38px 32px 44px!important;font-size:17.5px!important}.uspr-bp26>p,.uspr-bp26>ul>li,.uspr-bp26>ol>li{font-size:17.5px!important}.uspr-bp26>p.uspr-lede{font-size:19px!important}.uspr-bp26 h2{font-size:29px!important}.uspr-bp26 h3{font-size:22px!important}}@media(max-width:767px){.uspr-bp26{width:calc(100% - 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32px);max-width:1160px;margin:-48px auto 0;padding:clamp(34px,5vw,68px);overflow:hidden;color:#10233f;background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,rgba(214,168,79,.11),transparent 280px),#ffffff;border:1px solid rgba(6,28,56,.08);border-radius:30px 30px 0 0;box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(6,28,56,.14);font-size:18px;line-height:1.78;\">\n<h1 style=\"position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:inset(50%);white-space:nowrap;border:0;\">Florida Homeowners: Do You Need a Building Permit for Projects Under $7,500?<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff9eb,#f5e4c0);border:1px solid #ead3a7;color:#8a6014;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;\">Permits &amp; renovations &middot; Florida homeowners<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"uspr-lede\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.68;\">A Florida building permit under $7,500 is no longer automatically required for every small home project. Effective July 1, 2026, Florida law created a limited permit exemption for qualifying work on certain single-family properties. But the rule is narrower than the headline may sound.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2026\/553.79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute 553.79(1)(g)<\/a>, a local government that issues building permits must exempt an owner of a single-family dwelling, or the owner&rsquo;s contractor, from obtaining a building permit for work valued at less than $7,500 when every statutory condition is met. The law was enacted through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2026\/803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS\/CS\/HB 803<\/a>, Chapter 2026-63, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The key point for Florida homeowners is that this is a permit <em>exemption<\/em>, not a blanket &ldquo;under $7,500 means no permit&rdquo; rule. Flood-hazard properties are excluded, electrical and several other trade categories are excluded, and the owner or contractor still has to submit a written exemption request with documentation showing the nature and value of the work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 26px;\">For buyers and sellers, permit history can also become part of property due diligence. U.S. Prime Realty&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/buy\/buying-a-home-in-florida\/\">Florida homebuying guide<\/a> explains how inspections, insurance and other ownership considerations fit into the purchase process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uspr-note\" style=\"background:#f6f9fc;border-left:4px solid #C8A24B;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 30px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#22364f;\"><strong style=\"color:#0B2340;\">Quick answer:<\/strong> You may not need a Florida building permit for a project valued at less than $7,500 if it is on property containing a single-family dwelling, the property is not partially or entirely in a flood hazard area, the project includes no electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work, and you submit the required written exemption request with supporting documentation. You cannot divide a larger project into smaller pieces to qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uspr-toc\" style=\"background:#f6f9fc;border:1px solid #e2e9f0;border-radius:18px;padding:26px 28px;margin:0 0 34px;\">\n<p style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6014;margin:0 0 14px;\">What is in this guide<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.6;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#what-changed\">What changed in Florida&rsquo;s building permit law in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#five-tests\">When can a homeowner skip a permit under $7,500?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#still-required\">What projects under $7,500 still require a permit<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#may-qualify\">What types of small projects may qualify<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#written-request\">The written request for exemption: what to prepare<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#not-code-exemption\">A permit exemption is not a code exemption<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#buying-selling\">Buying or selling? Permit history still matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#checklist\">The $7,500 permit exemption checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;\"><a style=\"box-sizing:border-box;color:#a9771a;font-weight:750;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(169,119,26,.5);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;\" href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-changed\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">What Changed in Florida&rsquo;s Building Permit Law in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Florida&rsquo;s general rule still says that construction, alteration, modification, repair or demolition of a building requires a permit unless another law provides an exception. The 2026 change added a specific exemption in Section 553.79(1)(g) for certain low-value work on single-family residential property.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The Florida Senate bill page for HB 803 lists July 1, 2026 as the effective date, and the final 2026 statute now contains the exemption. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Committees\/BillSummaries\/2026\/html\/803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Senate&rsquo;s 2026 bill summary<\/a> describes the change as requiring local governments, except in flood hazard areas, to exempt work on single-family residential property valued below the threshold while excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical and gas work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">That means the question is not simply, &ldquo;Is my project cheap enough?&rdquo; The better question is, &ldquo;Does my property and the full scope of my project satisfy every condition in the exemption?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"five-tests\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">When Can a Florida Homeowner Skip a Building Permit Under $7,500?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin:30px 0;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-building-permit-exemption-requirements.webp\" alt=\"Florida building permit exemption requirements for projects under $7,500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(6,28,56,.14);\" title=\"\"><figcaption style=\"margin-top:12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#5b6b7d;text-align:center;\">The five conditions that must all be satisfied before the exemption applies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:28px 0 10px;\">1. The Property Must Contain a Single-Family Dwelling<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The exemption is written for an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner&rsquo;s contractor. It should not be assumed to cover every residential property type. Condominium work, multifamily property work, commercial projects and other property classifications are not included in this specific single-family exemption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">If you are buying a Florida home and comparing property types, U.S. Prime Realty&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/communities\/\">Florida communities guide<\/a> can help you explore major markets, but the local building department should confirm how a specific property is classified for permitting.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:28px 0 10px;\">2. The Full Project Value Must Be Less Than $7,500<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The statutory wording is &ldquo;less than $7,500.&rdquo; In practical terms, a project valued at exactly $7,500 does not meet the literal threshold. More importantly, the law prohibits dividing one construction project into multiple smaller projects just to avoid permit requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Treat the entire scope of work as one project when determining value. Keep the estimate, contract, invoice or other documentation that shows what work is being performed and the project value, because that documentation is part of the exemption request.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:28px 0 10px;\">3. The Property Cannot Be in a Flood Hazard Area<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The exemption does not apply if the property is partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area as defined by the Florida Building Code. This matters across Florida, especially in coastal, waterfront and low-lying communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Homeowners can start by reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/msc.fema.gov\/portal\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMA Flood Map Service Center<\/a>, the official public source for FEMA flood hazard information, then confirm the regulatory flood-hazard status with the local building or floodplain office. For storm-readiness context, U.S. Prime Realty&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/florida-hurricane-season-protect-home\/\">Florida hurricane season guide<\/a> also explains why flood exposure and property condition should be part of homeownership planning.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:28px 0 10px;\">4. The Project Cannot Include Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Mechanical or Gas Work<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Even when the project costs only a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, the $7,500 exemption does not apply to electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work. These categories remain outside the exemption.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Electrical work<\/strong>, including changes to wiring, circuits, panels or similar systems.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Plumbing work<\/strong> that changes piping, drains, supply lines or other plumbing systems.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Structural work<\/strong> that affects load-bearing or other structural components.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Mechanical work<\/strong>, including work that falls within regulated HVAC or mechanical systems.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Gas work<\/strong> involving gas piping, appliances or regulated gas systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">If a mostly cosmetic renovation also includes one of these excluded scopes, do not assume the cosmetic portion makes the overall job exempt. Ask the local enforcing agency how it will treat the full project.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:28px 0 10px;\">5. You Must Submit a Written Exemption Request<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">This is the requirement homeowners are most likely to miss. To qualify, the owner or the owner&rsquo;s contractor must submit a written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency. The request must include a copy of the contract or other documentation demonstrating the nature and value of the work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">In other words, &ldquo;permit-exempt&rdquo; does not mean &ldquo;do nothing and start work.&rdquo; Your city or county may have an exemption form, online record type or submission procedure. Check the building department&rsquo;s current instructions before the project begins.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"still-required\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">What Projects Under $7,500 Still Require a Permit?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin:30px 0;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-projects-under-7500-still-need-permit.webp\" alt=\"Florida projects under $7,500 that may still require a building permit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(6,28,56,.14);\" title=\"\"><figcaption style=\"margin-top:12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#5b6b7d;text-align:center;\">A low price does not override the statutory exclusions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">A low project price does not override the statutory exclusions. A Florida home improvement permit may still be required for work under $7,500 when any of the following is true:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The property is partially or entirely in a flood hazard area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The work is electrical.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The work is plumbing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The work is structural.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The work is mechanical.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The work is gas-related.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The full project is actually $7,500 or more.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The project has been split into smaller phases to try to fall below the threshold.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The property or project does not otherwise fit the single-family dwelling exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Also remember that a building-permit exemption does not automatically erase separate requirements such as zoning rules, setbacks, community-association approvals, contractor licensing, product-approval requirements or other laws that may apply to the work.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"may-qualify\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">What Types of Small Projects May Qualify for the Exemption?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The statute creates the statewide framework, but local building departments still receive and review exemption requests. That makes local guidance important when a project&rsquo;s classification is not obvious.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">For example, Bay County&rsquo;s Building Safety Division published an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baycountyfl.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/20458\/Important-Notice-HB803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">implementation memo<\/a> explaining the new law. Its examples say drywall replacement and roof repairs are two types of work that could potentially qualify if all statutory conditions are met. The same memo says exterior window and door replacements do not qualify there because the county considers those components structural.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">That local example is useful because it shows why homeowners should not build a project list from price alone. Painting, flooring, trim, cabinetry or other finish work may look non-structural, but the complete scope should still be presented to the local building department if you plan to rely on the exemption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">If you hire a contractor, verify the professional&rsquo;s license through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.myfloridalicense.com\/how-to-verify-a-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation<\/a> before work begins.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"written-request\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">Written Request for Exemption: What Should You Prepare?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Florida Statute 553.79 requires a written request plus a contract or other documentation showing the nature and value of the work. Your local agency may have its own form and submission method. A practical exemption packet may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The property address and owner information.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">A clear written description of the full project scope.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">The contractor&rsquo;s estimate or signed contract, or other documentation showing project value.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Enough detail to show whether electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work is involved.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Any local exemption form or online application required by the city or county.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Flood-hazard information or other supporting documents if requested by the local agency.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">A copy of the approved or acknowledged exemption record for your own property files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Local procedures can vary. Florida law requires local enforcement agencies to post permit-processing procedures on their websites, so start with the building department for the jurisdiction where the property is located.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uspr-note\" style=\"background:#fdf6ea;border-left:4px solid #C8A24B;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 30px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#22364f;\"><strong style=\"color:#0B2340;\">Important note:<\/strong> The law states that a local government has no legal duty to the owner, contractor, or successors or assigns for work performed under this exemption. Permit-exempt work should still be approached carefully, with qualified professionals and documentation appropriate to the project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"not-code-exemption\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">A Florida Building Permit Exemption Is Not the Same as a Code Exemption<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Homeowners should separate two ideas: whether a permit is required, and whether the work is safe, lawful and appropriate for the property. The $7,500 provision addresses the building-permit requirement when the statutory conditions are satisfied. It should not be read as permission to ignore other applicable rules.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Use qualified, properly licensed professionals when licensing is required.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Follow applicable zoning, drainage, easement and setback rules.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Do not make structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas changes under the small-project exemption.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Keep contracts, receipts, photos and exemption records with the home&rsquo;s permanent documents.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">If the scope changes after work begins, stop and confirm whether the exemption still applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">For current Florida Building Code resources, homeowners and contractors can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabuilding.org\/fbc\/Links_to_Code_Resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Building Commission&rsquo;s 2026 code resources<\/a> and consult the local enforcing agency for project-specific requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"buying-selling\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">Buying or Selling a Florida Home? Permit History Still Matters<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Even when work was legally permit-exempt, keeping a clear record can help later. Buyers, inspectors, insurers, appraisers and closing professionals may ask questions about renovations, roof work, additions, repairs or altered systems. Documentation can make it easier to explain what was done and why a permit was or was not required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">If you are shopping for a home, start with U.S. Prime Realty&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/buy\/property-search\/\">Florida property search<\/a> and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/buy\/buying-a-home-in-florida\/\">Florida homebuying guide<\/a> to organize inspections, insurance questions and other due-diligence steps. Homeowners preparing to sell can also review U.S. Prime Realty&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/resources\/\">real estate resources<\/a> for additional planning tools.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"checklist\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">Florida $7,500 Building Permit Exemption Checklist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"uspr-scroll\" style=\"border:1px solid #e2e9f0;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 26px;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:560px;font-size:16px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#0B2340;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;\">Question area<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#0B2340;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;\">What to confirm<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#0B2340;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;\">Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Project value<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">Less than $7,500 for the full project<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">If no, the exemption does not apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Property type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">Property contains a single-family dwelling<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">If no, do not rely on this exemption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Flood hazard<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">Property is not partially or entirely in a flood hazard area<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">If in a flood hazard area, exemption does not apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Work type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">No electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">Any excluded trade scope defeats this exemption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Project scope<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">One complete project, not divided into smaller jobs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">Splitting a project to evade permitting is prohibited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Paperwork<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">Written exemption request plus contract or value\/scope documentation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">Submit to local enforcement agency before relying on exemption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;font-weight:700;color:#0B2340;\">Records<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#33465c;\">Keep exemption response, contract, invoices and photos<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:13px 18px;border-top:1px solid #e6ecf2;color:#5b6b7d;\">Useful for future property due diligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">What U.S. Prime Realty and Isbely Glazer Can Help With<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">U.S. Prime Realty is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage, not a building department, contractor, engineer or law firm. Founder and Broker Carmen Isbely Glazer leads the brokerage with more than 20 years of experience across Florida markets. You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/isbely-glazer-florida-real-estate-broker\/\">Isbely Glazer and U.S. Prime Realty<\/a> on the company&rsquo;s website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">The real estate team can help buyers and sellers evaluate property information, compare communities, coordinate showings and transactions, and identify questions that may need to be directed to the appropriate building official, contractor, inspector, insurer or attorney.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uspr-cta\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0B2340,#173B66);border-radius:22px;padding:38px 40px;margin:44px 0 34px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 14px;\">Your Next Step Before Starting a Project<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#D6E1EC;font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;\">Before starting work under the Florida building permit exemption, contact the city or county building department that has jurisdiction over the property. Ask whether the project qualifies under Section 553.79(1)(g), what exemption form or written request is required, and what documentation should be submitted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#D6E1EC;font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;\">Do this before demolition, ordering custom materials or scheduling work. A short confirmation from the appropriate local agency can prevent a much larger problem later. Thinking about buying, selling or relocating in Florida? Call or text <a style=\"color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;\" href=\"tel:+12395130011\">+1 (239) 513-0011<\/a> or email <a style=\"color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;\" href=\"mailto:cc@usprimerealty.com\">cc@usprimerealty.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a class=\"uspr-cta-btn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A24B;color:#0B2340;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;padding:16px 34px;border-radius:999px;transition:background .2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact U.S. Prime Realty<\/a> <a style=\"display:inline-block;color:#D6E1EC;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px;padding:16px 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/usprimerealty.com\/contact-us\/agents\/\">or meet our Florida agents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.24;font-weight:bold;color:#0B2340;margin:38px 0 14px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Does every Florida home project under $7,500 qualify for the permit exemption?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Does every Florida home project under $7,500 qualify for the permit exemption?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">No. The exemption is limited to qualifying work on property containing a single-family dwelling. It does not apply in flood hazard areas or to electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work, and a written exemption request with supporting documentation is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Is a $7,500 project exempt?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Is a $7,500 project exempt?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">The statute says work must be valued at less than $7,500. A project valued at exactly $7,500 does not meet the literal threshold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Can I split a $12,000 renovation into two $6,000 projects?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Can I split a $12,000 renovation into two $6,000 projects?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">No. Florida Statute 553.79 states that a construction project may not be divided into more than one project for the purpose of evading the permit requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Do I need a permit for electrical or plumbing work under $7,500 in Florida?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Do I need a permit for electrical or plumbing work under $7,500 in Florida?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">The small-project exemption does not apply to electrical or plumbing work. It also excludes structural, mechanical and gas work, regardless of the project&rsquo;s low value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Does the exemption apply if my home is in a flood zone?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Does the exemption apply if my home is in a flood zone?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">No. The exemption does not apply when the property is partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area as defined by the Florida Building Code. Confirm the property&rsquo;s regulatory status with the local building or floodplain office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Are exterior window and door replacements exempt under $7,500?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Are exterior window and door replacements exempt under $7,500?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">Do not assume they are exempt. Bay County&rsquo;s 2026 implementation memo states that exterior windows and doors are considered structural there and do not qualify. Ask the local building department how it classifies your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Can a small roof repair qualify for the exemption?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Can a small roof repair qualify for the exemption?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">Possibly. Bay County lists roof repairs as one possible example of work that may qualify, but every statutory condition still has to be met, including the value, flood-hazard, work-type and written-request requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">What paperwork is required for the Florida building permit exemption?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">What paperwork is required for the Florida building permit exemption?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">The owner or the owner&rsquo;s contractor must submit a written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency with a copy of the contract or other documentation demonstrating the nature and value of the work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Does this $7,500 exemption apply to condos?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Does this $7,500 exemption apply to condos?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">The specific exemption in Section 553.79(1)(g) is written for owners of single-family dwellings or their contractors. Condo owners should not rely on this provision and should check with the applicable building department and condominium association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"position:relative;padding:21px 72px 21px 22px;color:#0B2340;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;cursor:pointer;\"><span style=\"display:block;padding-right:4px;\">Does U.S. Prime Realty decide whether my project needs a building permit?<\/span><span class=\"uspr-faq-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#f7ecd5;color:#8a6014;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(6,28,56,.08);\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"uspr-faq-answer\" style=\"padding:0 22px 22px;color:#42546a;border-top:1px solid #edf1f4;\">\n<h3 class=\"tts-ignore\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Does U.S. Prime Realty decide whether my project needs a building permit?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.75;\">No. U.S. Prime Realty is a Florida real estate brokerage. Permit eligibility should be confirmed with the local enforcing agency, and construction questions should be handled by the appropriate licensed professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"uspr-note\" style=\"background:#f6f9fc;border-left:4px solid #0B2340;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 30px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#42546a;\"><strong style=\"color:#0B2340;\">Important information note:<\/strong> Building-permit requirements, flood-hazard classifications, project scope, contractor licensing, zoning rules and local procedures can change or depend on the specific property. This article is general educational information and is not legal, engineering or construction advice. Confirm requirements with the local enforcing agency and qualified professionals before work begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Homeowners: Do You Need a Building Permit for Projects Under $7,500? Permits &amp; renovations &middot; Florida homeowners A Florida building permit under $7,500 is no longer automatically required for every small home project. Effective July 1, 2026, Florida law created a limited permit exemption for qualifying work on certain single-family properties. 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