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HB 665

Local Government Impact Fees and Development Permits and Orders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvette Benarroch and 4 co-sponsors

Florida bill modifying local impact fees and development permits died in committee; companion Senate bill enacted instead.

Died in Commerce Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1080 (Ch. 2025-177)
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Bill Summary · HB 665

Legislative bill overview

HB 665 would have modified Florida's local government impact fee regulations and development permit processes. The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session, though a companion measure (CS/SB 1080) was ultimately passed and enacted into law.

Why is this important

Impact fees are charges local governments impose on new development to fund infrastructure like roads, schools, and utilities. Changes to these rules affect housing affordability, development costs, municipal revenue, and how quickly new construction can proceed. The passage of the companion Senate bill indicates the legislature prioritized reforming these processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal revenue impact: Restrictions on impact fees could reduce funding available to local governments for infrastructure, potentially shifting costs to existing taxpayers or reducing service capacity
  • Housing development incentives vs. public services: Lowering development costs may accelerate housing construction but could strain local infrastructure if fees don't adequately fund expansion
  • Government authority: Changes to permit timelines and fee structures represent a shift in power between state oversight and local municipal control over development decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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