Local Government Regulation of Chickees

Summary

The bill stops counties and cities from passing rules that prevent Miccosukee or Seminole tribe members from building traditional chickees, as long as the structures are at least 10 feet from property lines or other buildings. It also makes tribal chickees exempt from the Florida Building Code and, under certain conditions, from the Fire Prevention Code, while making it a misdemeanor for non‑tribal people to claim the exemption. The law aligns local rules with federal floodplain regulations and becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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