All Roll Calls
Yes: 143 • No: 0
FloridaHB 9272026HouseWALLET
Local Land Planning and Development
Sponsored By: Judson Sapp (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeCommerce CommitteeState Affairs CommitteeHouse CalendarRules
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Clearer bond rules for development approvals
For subdivision-map approvals, governments must accept qualifying performance bonds, letters of credit, and escrow agreements that meet uniformly applied standards. Their review is limited to amount, form, and issuer; they must report deficiencies in writing within 10 business days. For early building permits, governments may waive performance bonds through program rules or individually at an applicant's request. Required bonds cover no more than 130% of necessary improvements unfinished when the application is filed; master-planned communities use phase-by-phase bonding. Governments also cannot add administrative subdivision-map approval steps or conditions that conflict with state requirements.
Earlier building permits for phased communities
Builders can use early residential permitting for one or more phases of a subdivision or planned community before final map recording. Applicants identify the requested number of permits or share of planned homes; local programs can cover up to 50%. When a government misses its required program deadline, applicants gain an immediate contractor-review option supporting up to 75% of permits. The chosen contractor must be conflict-free and work within their professional license; officials cannot obstruct or materially delay the work. This fallback lasts until the local program complies, and building-code requirements remain in force.
Faster development permit reviews for applicants
Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida counties with at least 75,000 people and municipalities with at least 10,000 must offer optional preapplication reviews. Governments with substantially similar programs by July 1, 2026, need not change them. Governments must confirm completeness or list missing items within 5 business days; otherwise, applications count as complete. Applicants have 30 days to supply missing information. Governments must approve, approve with conditions, or deny complete applications within 45 days. After that deadline, failure to respond within 10 days after the applicant's written notice means approval without conditions. Other laws still apply. These time limits exclude designated areas of critical state concern and restart after increases of at least 15% in density, intensity, or square footage. Municipal programs exclude listed historic properties and properties under binding historic-preservation review, with exclusions applied separately to affected parcels.
Earlier construction with emergency access safeguards
For covered early building permits, local governments cannot demand finished subdivision infrastructure or completion certifications solely to issue permits. They also cannot impose environmental conditions beyond applicable legal or recorded requirements. The two-step preliminary subdivision-map process must include stabilized roads capable of supporting emergency vehicles and related plans. Fire-code access improvements can still be required, and required infrastructure may remain a condition of permission to occupy homes.
More paid review options for developers
Beginning January 1, 2027, covered local governments must maintain registries of at least four qualified contractors or two qualified firms. Coverage includes counties with at least 75,000 people and municipalities with at least 10,000; counties under section 380.0552 are exempt. Upon written request, governments must use registry help for covered preapplication, preliminary subdivision-map, and administrative map reviews; applicants pay contractor fees. Without a registry, applicants may choose a qualified, conflict-free contractor for preapplication consultation, and governments cannot block or delay that choice. Contractors must avoid conflicts and be replaced promptly when conflicts arise; binding historic-preservation review generally excludes affected property, not unaffected parcels.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Judson Sapp
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Commerce Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Affiliation unavailable
State Affairs Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 110 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter No. 2026-64
5/7/2026Approved by Governor
5/6/2026Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
4/30/2026Ordered enrolled
3/5/2026HouseIn Messages
3/5/2026HouseCS passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 0 -SJ 621
3/5/2026SenateRead 3rd time -SJ 621
3/5/2026SenateRead 2nd time -SJ 621
3/5/2026SenateReceived
3/5/2026SenateSubstituted for CS/CS/SB 1138 -SJ 621
3/5/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/5/2026SenateWithdrawn from Rules -SJ 620
3/5/2026SenateReferred to Rules
3/5/2026SenateIn Messages
3/5/2026SenateCS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
3/5/2026HouseRead 3rd time
3/5/2026HouseAdded to Third Reading Calendar
3/5/2026HouseAmendment 438269 adopted
3/5/2026HouseRead 2nd time
3/5/2026HouseBill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
3/2/2026HouseAdded to Second Reading Calendar
3/2/2026HouseBill referred to House Calendar
3/2/2026House1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
2/25/2026HouseCS Filed
2/25/2026HouseLaid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
2/25/2026House
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