Buying property in Florida – planning permission for your Florida home

Strict planning regulations are in force across the state and you should bear this in mind if you are buying property in Florida with a view to extending or modifying it. “Rehabilitation” projects are not nearly as popular in the US as they are in the UK but many still hope to obtain a Florida home and renovate it. You should get an inspection carried out before committing to any Florida property for sale which you might hope to rehabilitate.

Getting planning permission when buying property in Florida

If you think the Florida property for sale needs work to be carried out then you should have an inspection carried out to ascertain exactly what needs done. Do not buy a Florida home which requires extensive structural work to be carried out as the rehabilitation will most likely prove prohibitively expensive. Renovation projects in Florida tend to concentrate on the installation of new bathrooms and kitchens and other cosmetic changes to the Florida property for sale.

Legislation regarding Florida property for sale

All modifications to a Florida home must comply with the state building code. Any external alterations such as an extension require planning permission and a working permit to be obtained before work can commence. You should never start work without written permission and bear this in mind when buying property in Florida.

Buying property in Florida in the right zone

Rental zoning has been introduced in several counties with restrictions being imposed to curtail the number of short-term rentals in an area to varying extents. This means the future resale value of your Florida home will be affected. The Florida Planning and Zoning Association will be able to provide details of zoning in your locality before you buy a Florida property for sale.

They can be contacted at:

FLORIDA PLANNING & ZONING ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 568544
Orlando
Florida
32856-8544

Buying land to build a Florida home on

If you are thinking of abandoning Florida property for sale you may consider land to build your own Florida home on. All land in Florida has been zoned and you will be able to find out the status of land before committing to any deal. Buying property in Florida may still be the cheaper option and is certainly not so time-consuming.