A.G. Gancarski
A new state law sponsored by Sen. Tom Leek and Rep. Sam Greco that would block the destruction of designated historic buildings has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
SB 582 is intended to specifically protect structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places by giving code enforcement boards and special magistrates authority to sanction those who tear down qualifying structures.
The NRHP is “the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation,” according to the National Park Service, which has been authorized to catalogue these structures nationwide since 1966’s National Historic Preservation Act was passed federally to stop a trend of so-called urban renewal that replaced much of America’s legacy.
Florida currently has more than 1,700 qualifying properties on this list according to Florida’s Department of State.
The law permits fines of “up to 20% of the fair or just market valuation of the property before demolition of the building or structure, as determined by the property appraiser” if destruction of buildings was “knowing and willful and was not permitted or the result of a natural disaster.”
The law takes effect in July and amends Chapter 162 of Florida Statutes, which deals broadly with administrative liens.
5 comments
Larry Gillis, Director-at-Large, Libertarian Party of Florida
May 17, 2025 at 3:24 pm
IF YA WANNA INTERFERE WITH MY PROPERTY RIGHTS, YA GOTTA BUY ‘EM.
If I own an historic property and ya wanna regulate it, Pal, get out your checkbook. (Our lawyers can have long, soulful discussions about the meaning of “fee simple absolute”).
Bill Pollard
May 18, 2025 at 11:22 am
Protecting historic buildings is protecting a community’s heritage for future generations. Once a structure is destroyed, it is gone forever. Mr. Gillis, I agree with you to an extent, but not quite how you may think. A property owner may need financial help or incentives to maintain or restore a historic property. The government may need to help in that case.
Larry Gillis, Director-at-Large, Libertarian Party of Florida
May 18, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Government exists for the convenience of the residents and anyone who may be passing through. Other than that, they are an impediment.
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