Legislation Details

File #: 26-1857    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/15/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/23/2026 Final action: 6/23/2026
Title: Resolution/Amend Building Department Fee Schedule
Attachments: 1. DESOTO COUNTY Res 06.23.2026 - updated fee schedule.pdf, 2. Building Fee Schedule 2026 - Exhibit A.pdf

 

Consent Agenda                      Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

Regular Business                      3:00 pm

Public Hearing                     Resolution

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Building

SUBMITTED BY:                     Alison Shuman, Permit Technician Supervisor

PRESENTED BY:                     Lester Hornbake, Building Official

 

 

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Resolution/Amend Building Department Fee Schedule

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REQUESTED MOTION:

A motion to adopt the proposed resolution amending the Building Department fee schedule.

 

SUMMARY:

House Bill 803 was enacted as Chapter 2026-63, Laws of Florida, becoming effective July 1, 2026, providing that inspection fees may not be based on project cost.  Staff has reviewed the existing building permit and inspection schedule and determined that certain amendments are necessary to maintain compliance with state law.  The Board has the authority to establish a schedule of fees in accordance with sections 125.56 and 553.80 of the Florida Statutes.

 

BACKGROUND:

Reso 2023-92 - Decrease in permit & inspection fee schedule

Reso 2022-36 - Provides permit fee reduction for use of Private Provider Inspector/Plans Examiners

Reso 2019-4 - Cash payment discount dissolved

Ord 2001-08 - Provides permit and inspection fees be set by the Board of County Commissioners

 

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