Florida bill could block communities from rebuilding stronger after hurricanes

[Zorro]

Senate Bill 180 would freeze tougher rules for at least two years, potentially allowing developers to rebuild under the same codes that failed to protect property.

Florida communities could be blocked from rebuilding stronger after a hurricane, and more than 44,000 Floridians could see higher flood insurance costs this year if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs into law a new bill designed to help the state respond to storms.

Senate Bill 180, which passed with nearly unanimous support in the House and Senate, includes some provisions to help storm-weary Floridians, like a streamlined permitting system for rebuilding homes after a hurricane and additional training for emergency management officials.

But it also would weaken local efforts to build stronger structures after hurricanes — freezing any tougher rules for at least two years, potentially allowing developers to rebuild homes under the same codes that had failed to protect property.

Another provision would mean a bump upward in flood insurance rates for tens of thousands of Floridians in 12 communities across the state.

But it’s the building code freeze that has drawn the most criticism, including from local leaders in Manatee County and other coastal communities — a measure that would potentially block efforts to make homes more resilient and reduce storm damage.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/05/25/hurricane-recovery-senate-bill-180-desantis-developers/

And you just know developers will do the right thing and rebuild homes to the higher standards...

[Lovie777]

1. WTF?..............