A New Permit Exemption Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Know Before Starting a Home Project. Entrance to the Miami-Dade County Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center. Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida's new HB 803 permit law will change how some small residential projects are handled across the state. Many homeowners have heard that "permits are no longer required for projects under $7,500." While there is some truth to that statement, it is also incomplete. The n