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Big Wins for Florida Contractors: What the New HB 683 Law Means for Your Business

  • Writer: Freedom Code Compliance
    Freedom Code Compliance
  • Jul 23
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 24


HB 683 Florida Bill

If you own a construction business in Florida, you know how frustrating it can be dealing with slow permits, red tape, and local government delays. But a new law—HB 683, signed by the Governor in June 2025—is shaking things up in a big way. And yes, it’s good news for YOU.


Here’s what you really need to know: 


Faster Permits. Fewer Headaches.


Under the new law, local governments now have 5 business days to process certain residential, single-trade permits - like electrical, mechanical, roofing, or solar. This means no more waiting around for weeks on a small job because the city’s backed up.


Private Providers = More Options for Your Construction Business


The law gives you the power to hire private providers (like Freedom Code Compliance) to handle your plan reviews, inspections, and full service permit expediting. 


We can now offer:


✅ Same-Day Virtual Inspections 

✅ Fast Plan Reviews 

✅ Full Service Permit Expediting


Bottom line: You get construction projects done faster, with less hassle, and stay on your timeline.


Real Cost Savings


The law also encourages local governments to adjust permitting fees based on how fast they process your permits—or whether you use a private provider instead. So you might actually start seeing some savings when you skip the city backlog and go private.


Change Orders? They’ve Got a Deadline Now


Ever submitted a change order and had it sit on someone’s desk forever?


Now local governments have 30 days to approve or deny your change request—or it’s automatically approved.

This means fewer project delays, and better control of your schedule and budget.


Why This Matters


Your business runs on time, money, and reputation.


HB 683 gives you tools to control all three:


  • Speed – No more waiting on slow permits and inspections

  • Options – Hire private providers who work on YOUR timeline

  • Savings – Lower fees and fewer delays save you money

  • Control – Change orders handled faster means fewer surprises


How Freedom Code Compliance Can Help


We’re here to help you take full advantage of these changes. Whether it’s plan reviews, inspections, or full-service permit expediting, we’re your partner in cutting through the red tape—and keeping your projects moving.



Want to know how this new law can work for you?

👉 Reach out today and let’s get started.




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