What Happens if You Demolish Without a Permit in Florida?

Demolishing a structure without a permit in Florida can trigger a stop-work order, daily fines that commonly run $250 to $1,000 per first-time violation under local Code Enforcement Board rules, a retroactive permit at double or triple the normal fee, and, in unresolved cases, a lien against the property. Florida Building Code Section 105.1 and […]