STORAGE NAME: h0381b.HAT
DATE: 3/19/2025
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FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BILL ANALYSIS
This bill analysis was prepared by nonpartisan committee staff and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
BILL #: CS/HB 381
TITLE: Issuance of Address and Individual Parcel
Identification Numbers
SPONSOR(S): Holcomb
COMPANION BILL: CS/SB 784 (Ingoglia)
LINKED BILLS: None
RELATED BILLS: None
Committee References
Housing, Agriculture & Tourism
16 Y, 0 N, As CS
Intergovernmental Affairs
Commerce
SUMMARY
Effect of the Bill:
Requires the local governing body responsible for reviewing and approving a plat to issue street and mailing
addresses, along with individual parcel identification numbers, within 20 business days after a final plat has been
recorded; imposes a financial penalty on the local government for failing to meet the deadline.
Fiscal or Economic Impact:
None
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ANALYSIS
EFFECT OF THE BILL:
The bill requires a local governing body responsible for reviewing and approving a plat to issue the street and mailing
address, along with the individual parcel identification number within 20 business days after a final plat is recorded
by the circuit court clerk or other recording officer. (Section 1).
The bill imposes a penalty on a local governing body that fails to comply with the 20 business day deadline, and the
addressing fee is reduced by 10% for each business day the local government fails to issue the street, mailing address
and parcel identification number. (Section 1).
The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2025. (Section 2).
RELEVANT INFORMATION
SUBJECT OVERVIEW:
Platting
A “plat” is a map or detailed representation of the subdivision of lands, providing a complete and precise depiction
of the subdivision, along with other information that complies with all applicable state requirements and local
ordinances.
1 Platting ensures that when subdividing property into lots, all streets, alleys, easements, rights-of-way,
public areas, utilities, and sewer and stormwater improvements are identified.
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While state laws provide the minimum requirements for the platting of lands, local governments may adopt
additional requirements.
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S. 177.031(14), F.S.
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S. 177.091, F.S.; LakelandLaw.com, The Basics of Platting Property, (May 28, 2020), LakelandLaw.com (last visited Feb. 19,
2025).
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S. 177.011, F.S.; Jimerson Birr, Platting, Jimerson Birr (last visited Feb. 21, 2025). JUMP TO SUMMARY ANALYSIS RELEVANT INFORMATION BILL HISTORY
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The authority for plat approval is designated as follows:
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When the plat to be submitted for approval is located wholly within the boundaries of a municipality, the
governing body of the municipality has exclusive jurisdiction to approve the plat.
When a plat lies wholly within the unincorporated areas of a county, the governing body of the county has
exclusive jurisdiction to approve the plat.
When a plat lies within the boundaries of more than one governing body, two plats must be prepared and
each governing body has exclusive jurisdiction to approve the plat within its boundaries, unless the
governing bodies having said jurisdiction agree that one plat is mutually acceptable.
Many local governments have a process to approve a preliminary plat before approving a final plat, and once a
preliminary plat is approved, a developer may be allowed to commence construction before the plat is approved. For
example, the City of Jacksonville, the Village of Royal Palm Beach, and the City of Tallahassee allow for a preliminary
plat approval process.
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The fee to have a plat approved differs between local governments. For instance:
The city of Orlando charges either $1,200 or $3,000, depending on the type of plat being submitted.
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Madison County charges either $1500, $1700, or $2000, depending on whether it is a preliminary or final
plat and whether improvements are required; additionally, Madison County charges a $50 fee per lot, along
with consultant fees.
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Once a final plat is approved, it is submitted to the clerk of the circuit court for recording.
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Address Assignment
While the procedures for obtaining an address differ between local governments, they typically require the
submission of an application form, a survey map, proof of ownership, and compliance with local zoning regulations.
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Similarly, the timeframes and fees for obtaining an address vary depending on the jurisdiction. For instance:
Leon County takes 45 days to issue a new address and street name, with a fee of $156.00.
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Bay County takes 5 to 7 business days, with a fee of $55.00.
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Orange County, for a single-family residence, takes 3 business days, with a fee of $20.00.
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RECENT LEGISLATION:
YEAR BILL # HOUSE SPONSOR(S) SENATE SPONSOR OTHER INFORMATION
2024 CS/CS/HB 665 McClain Ingoglia The bill was laid on the table.
SB 812, similar, was approved
by the Governor.
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S. 177.071(1), F.S.
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City of Jacksonville Code of Ordinances s. 654-109; Village of Royal Palm Beach Code of Ordinances s. 22-22; City of
Tallahassee Code of Ordinances s. 9-92.
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City of Orlando, Fees—Commercial Development, City of Orlando (last visited Feb. 25, 2025).
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Madison County Florida, Planning & Zoning Fees, Madison County (last visited Feb. 25, 2025).
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S. 177.073(1)(b), F.S.
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Land Buyers, How to Get an Address for Land in Florida: A Detailed Guide, (Jul. 30, 2024), Land Buyers (last visited Feb. 21,
2025).
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Leon Florida’s Capital County, Addressing, Leon Florida's Capital County (last visited Feb. 21, 2025).
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Bay County Florida, What Information Do I Need to Get an Address for a New Home? Bay County Florida (last visited Feb. 21,
2025).
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Orange County, Addressing, Address Assignment (last visited Feb. 28, 2025). JUMP TO SUMMARY ANALYSIS RELEVANT INFORMATION BILL HISTORY
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BILL HISTORY
COMMITTEE REFERENCE ACTION DATE
STAFF
DIRECTOR/
POLICY CHIEF
ANALYSIS
PREPARED BY
Housing, Agriculture & Tourism
Subcommittee
16 Y, 0 N, As CS 3/18/2025 Curtin Rodriguez
THE CHANGES ADOPTED BY THE
COMMITTEE:
Established a 20-business-day deadline, rather than a two-week deadline,
for local governments to issue certain information.
Replaced “building permit fee” with “addressing fee.”
Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee
Commerce Committee
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THIS BILL ANALYSIS HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCORPORATE ALL OF THE CHANGES DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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