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Orange County Building Permit and Inspection Report: Fiscal Year 2024

Original title: Division Of Building Safety

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What This Bill Does

This report details the financial and operational activities of the Orange County Division of Building Safety for the 2024 . It outlines the costs of enforcing building codes, the volume of permits and inspections processed, and the revenue generated from fees and fines.

Why it matters

This report provides transparency into how Orange County manages building safety operations, including the $18.9 million spent on enforcement and the processing of over 75,000 building permits for residents and businesses.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Orange County residents and businesses

These groups are subject to the building code enforcement, permit fees, and inspection services managed by the Division of Building Safety.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?

This report is required by Florida Statute FS553.80 to provide transparency regarding the financial and operational performance of the local government's building safety division.

How many building permits were issued in Orange County in 2024?

The Division of Building Safety issued or approved 75,824 building permits during the 2024 .

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financial connection90% confidence

High Investment Earnings

Investment earnings from fees and fines ($3.07 million) represent a significant portion of the Division's total revenue stream compared to fine revenue.

Division of Building Safety

Connected Entities

Orange County, Florida Building Code, Florida Statute FS553.80 and 3 more

locationOrange County“The local government jurisdiction covered by the report.”Map →

otherFlorida Building Code“The regulatory code enforced by the Division of Building Safety.”Map →

otherFlorida Statute FS553.80“The legal requirement mandating the publication of this utilization report.”Map →

OrganizationDivision of Building Safety“The Orange County department responsible for building code enforcement and permi”Map →

OrganizationOrange County Division of Building Safety“The government body responsible for enforcing the Florida Building Code and mana”Map →

OrganizationMoody's Investors Service“Credit rating agency that assigned Orange County a AAA rating.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.ocfl.net

Analysis Score

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Significance60
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Controversy10
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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