“We’ll believe it when we see it.”

That’s the reaction you’re hearing from contractors and developers across Nassau County after the passage of

CS/CS/CS/HB 927: Local Land Planning and Development

And honestly?  You can’t blame them.

What the Law Says

On paper, this is a good bill—maybe even a very good one.

It changes the front end of the permitting process in a way that could save time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.

Here’s how:

• Pre-application meetings become part of the process
  Before submitting plans, applicants can request a sit-down to understand exactly what’s required. No more guessing and hoping you got it right.
• More hands on deck
  Local governments can bring in qualified outside contractors to help review and guide applications, easing internal bottlenecks.
• No insider advantage
  Those contractors must be independent—no conflicts of interest allowed.
• Consistency in approvals
  Local governments CAN’T pile on extra procedures that conflict with state law, especially when it comes to plats and replats.

In short:
Clear expectations upfront. Fewer surprises later.

Why Locals Are Skeptical

Because they’ve heard promises like this before.

In Nassau County, the frustration hasn’t just been about rules—it’s been about how those rules are applied.

• Processes that drag on longer than expected
• Requirements that seem to change midstream
• Projects that stall without clear answers

So when Tallahassee says, “We’re fixing it,” the response from the field is cautious at best.

The Real Test

HB 927 doesn’t just suggest improvements.  It requires them.

But laws on paper don’t always translate to action on the ground.

The real question is:

👉 Will Nassau County actually implement it the way it was intended?

• Will pre-application meetings be meaningful—or just another box to check?
• Will outside experts speed things up—or get buried in the same system?
• Will the rules stay consistent—or keep shifting?

The Opportunity No One Is Talking About

• If this law works, government should need fewer people—not more.
• Less red tape. Less rework. Less time per project.
• 👉 Lower costs for taxpayers

So the real question isn’t compliance. It’s…”Will Nassau County actually get more efficient—or just keep getting bigger?”

Our Hope

There’s real potential here for Nassau to fix the broken permitting system.

A process that starts with clarity instead of confusion could change everything for people trying to build, invest, and improve property in this county.

But for now, the people who deal with this system every day are taking a wait-and-see approach.

The law promises a smoother path. Nassau County now has to prove it’s all in and agrees to the law. 

To read the bill, go here:   https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/803