Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #8812

Published September 22, 2026

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Code Version
2021
Code
STATUTE
Code Description
Chapter
Section
553.80(7)(a)(3)(d)
Topic
Fees collected for enforcement of the Florida Building Code

Question

Does section 553.80(7)(a)(3)(d) of the FBC prohibit a local Building Department from using the fees it collects for the issuance of building permits from using those fees to enforce a local ordinance pertaining to minimum housing standards?