The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) Director of Governmental Affairs Director, Douglas Buck will conclude his long-term, and successful, commitment to the organization in the...
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How Should Florida Adopt Its Building Code – The Debate Continues
The debate on how the building code is adopted continues. The next several FBC meetings will address how future codes are adopted (starting with the...
Florida Building Commission (FBC) Approaching Completion of the First Draft of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)
The Florida Home Builders Association established a great track record over the last 18 months of the code change process. The process entailed at least...
Final ESA Rules will Streamline the Permitting Process
In a victory for NAHB, the Trump administration today released final rules updating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultation requirements and new regulations...
FHBA Announces Champions of Housing Awards at SEBC
The Florida Home Builders Association honored Senator Joe Gruters and State Representative Byron Donalds with its Champion of Housing Award, a recognition awarded by over...
It’s A Wrap: Governor Signs Major FHBA Priority Bill Concluding a Very Successful 2019 Session
Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on the remaining two FHBA priority bills, bringing a successful 2019 Legislative Session to conclusion. Most important to our industry...
E-mail Governor DeSantis to Support HB 7103 and Rein-In Local Government Abuses
The FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2019 Legislative Session. As part of HB 7103, we passed language reining-in local government abuses with respect to impact...
The 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
If I had to sum up the 2019 Legislative Session for the home building industry in one word, OUTSTANDING! The tenor of the House and...
Opportunity to Change Fire and Building Codes
If you’ve ever wanted to make changes during the establishment of Florida Fire and Building Codes, this is your opportunity! The Florida Fire Code Advisory...
Beyond Moral High Ground To Help Friends
Today begins the final week of the 2019 Legislative Session. Our impact fee bill passed both chambers a few weeks ago and other FHBA priorities...