Among the 26 major Florida condo markets that ResiClub tracks, condo prices are falling on a year-over-year basis in 24 metro area markets. Meaning, condo prices are falling in 92% of Florida's markets.
(AP) — Federal investigators determining why a Florida inium tower partially collapsed three years ago, killing 98 people, said Thursday there were many faulty support columns in the tenant garage that ran below it and the adjoining pool deck.
Florida's condo market is under immense pressure from new regulations requiring inspections and expensive repairs. Condo owners in Florida have flooded the market with new inventory in 2024 in hopes of unloading their condos due to rising costs.
The drop in transactions coincides with rising insurance costs, impending assessments and increased safety requirements for condo owners. A slate of new statewide laws have been enacted in recent years after a catastrophic condo building collapse in 2021 which killed nearly 100 people.
Florida's condo market, long a source of affordable housing, now faces a crisis. Many of the state's 1.1 million condo units over 30 years old are in dire need of repair. These buildings, often constructed during the 1970s and 1980s, were a cornerstone of middle-class housing.
In ance with the Current edition of The Florida Building Code, the following items are exempt from permitting: Floor coverings such as tile or carpet. Minor cabinetry which does not include any electrical or plumbing fixtures. Minor drywall repairs. Painting. Portable Heating or cooling appliances.
Per the Florida Building Code, sheds 200 square feet or less and used exclusively for storage purposes are exempt from permitting requirements.
Setback Requirements: Main Structure. 25 ft. The sum of the side yard setbacks shall be at least 25% of the lot width, but not to exceed 50 ft.
A permit is required for a wide variety of construction, remodeling and repair work, including residential permits, commercial permits, Manufacturing plants, and accessory installations.
The Florida Building Code requires a Building Permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to , , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the ...