FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of February 5, 2018 Permit Fees: SB 1144 by Sen. Perry passed the Appropriations Finance and Tax Committee. HB 725...
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04.022018February 12, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 4
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of January 29, 2018 Impact Fee: SB 324 by Sen. Young, the FHBA Impact Fee Bill, was approved by the...
02.022018February 12, 2019
NAHB Preserves Tax Benefits for Small Home Builders and Developers
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Legislative, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), President's Report, Regulatory
With over 30 years of experience in home building and land development in Florida and, as a CPA, I have to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS...
29.012018February 12, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 3
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of January 22, 2018 Special Thanks: A special thanks to the following FHBA leaders who made the time and effort...
21.012018January 8, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 2
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of January 15, 2018 Impact Fees: HB 697 by Rep. Miller received approval from the House Ways and Means Committee....
12.012018January 8, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 1
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of January 8, 2018 Workers Compensation: HB 7009 by Rep. Burgess passed the House floor and is now in the...
17.112017January 8, 2019
Tax Reform Report Post NAHB Meeting in D.C.
by George Cooper, Immediate Past 2nd Vice President NAHB invited myself and Rusty Payton to come to Washington to meet with key Florida congressmen regarding the proposed...
26.062017January 8, 2019
Statement from Florida Home Builders Association about Governor Rick Scott’s Signature of HB 1021
On behalf of more than 8,000 builder and trade partner members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), we want to thank Governor Scott for...
13.062017January 8, 2019
Proposed FBC Mandate – Lightning Protection Systems
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In Advocacy, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, Regulatory
Update 11:40 AM EST: The Florida Building Commission (FBC) removes proposed mandate for lightning protection systems per FHBA request. The FBC will establish a study...
02.122016January 7, 2019
Confused About Worker’s Compensation Rates Starting on December 1?
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Legislative, President's Report, Regulatory
If you are confused by what the Worker’s Compensation rates will be starting December 1 – Welcome to the club. Bottom line, the 14.5% increase...