SB 1080 and Florida’s New Permitting Process: What Property Owners and Local Governments Need to Know

Florida’s 2025 legislative session delivered one of the most sweeping land use reforms in recent memory. Senate Bill 1080, which takes effect October 1, 2025, creates strict new rules governing how counties and municipalities must process development applications. The law covers a wide range of land use issues—including impact fees, concurrency requirements, and building code fees—but its most immediate effect will be felt in the permitting process.

By imposing firm deadlines, limiting how many times local governments can request additional information, and even requiring refunds if deadlines are missed, SB 1080 represents a fundamental shift in the balance between private property rights and local government control. Developers and property owners will benefit from more predictability, while local governments face new legal and administrative pressures to comply.

If you are planning a project or evaluating how these changes may affect your property, now is the time to prepare. Our land use attorneys can help you navigate SB 1080’s new requirements and position your project for success under Florida’s changing legal landscape.

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