Florida building departments reported 8,736 Phase 1 and 1,575 Phase 2 milestone inspections completed in 2024 and 2025, 1,587 deadline extensions, and 903 Phase 2 repair permit applications averaging $337,229 (2024) and $496,236 (2025). Thirty buildings were found unsafe or uninhabitable in 2024 and 24 in 2025, 23 of them in Miami-Dade (OPPAGA Report 26-04, July 2026).
General information, not legal or engineering advice.
The headline numbers
| Measure | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 inspections required | 8,777 (8,132 coastal) | 2,880 (2,812 coastal) |
| Phase 2 repair permit applications | 671 | 232 |
| Average repair permit value | $337,229 | $496,236 |
| Buildings unsafe or uninhabitable | 30 (5 vacated) | 24 |
| Jurisdictions reporting | 71% | 64% |
Where buildings were found unsafe
| Year | County | Buildings |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Osceola | 10 |
| 2024 | Pinellas | 8 |
| 2024 | Bay | 4 |
| 2024 | Brevard | 4 |
| 2024 | St. Lucie | 3 |
| 2024 | Monroe | 1 |
| 2025 | Miami-Dade (19 in Aventura) | 23 |
| 2025 | Orange | 1 |
Source: OPPAGA Report 26-04 [1].
What the extensions tell boards
OPPAGA counted 1,587 extensions across the two years, almost all in coastal jurisdictions, with difficulty finding engineers among the reasons [1]. Boards that wait for the notice before contacting a firm compete for the same professionals as everyone else in their county.
The reporting gaps
In 2025, 7 of 31 Broward, 7 of 34 Miami-Dade and 17 of 39 Palm Beach municipal building officials did not report [1]. The real numbers are higher than the totals above.
Why this data exists
The 2025 law requires each local enforcement agency to report, every 31 December, the number of buildings needing inspections, Phase 1 and Phase 2 completions, extensions, repair permit applications and unsafe buildings, and OPPAGA to compile it [2].
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Frequently asked questions
Where does this data come from?
Since 2025, local building departments must report milestone data to the state each year under s. 553.899(13), and OPPAGA compiles it for the Legislature. Report 26-04 covers 2024 and 2025.
Is the data complete?
No. Only 71% of jurisdictions reported 2024 data and 64% reported 2025 data, and Florida law does not define unsafe or uninhabitable for this purpose.
Which counties had the most unsafe buildings?
In 2024, Osceola (10), Pinellas (8), Bay (4), Brevard (4), St. Lucie (3) and Monroe (1). In 2025, Miami-Dade (23, with 19 reported by Aventura) and Orange (1).
Sources
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
