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News Releases Posted on July 10, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026, House Bill 803 (HB 803) amended Florida law to provide a limited exemption from building permit requirements for certain residential work valued at less than $7,500.

We have become aware of inaccurate information circulating on social media suggesting that all residential projects under $7,500 are exempt from permitting. This is incorrect. The exemption established by HB 803 is limited and applies only when all statutory conditions are satisfied.

To qualify for the exemption:

• The work must be performed on a single-family dwelling.
• The total value of the work must be less than $7,500.
• The owner or contractor must submit the required written request for exemption by completing the exemption form and providing documentation demonstrating the nature and value of the work.
• The project may not be divided or phased into multiple smaller projects to avoid permitting requirements.

The exemption does NOT apply to: Electrical work, Plumbing work, Mechanical work or Gas work. Also work requiring a permit under the Florida Building Code, including but not limited to roof replacements, window replacements, exterior door replacements, siding installation or replacement, and other work affecting the building envelope or structural integrity. Additionally, any work performed on a structure located wholly or partially within a Special Flood Hazard Area, as defined by the Florida Building Code.

Please remember that the project value alone does not determine whether a permit is required. Many common residential improvement projects—including roofing, windows, exterior doors, and siding—continue to require permits regardless of project cost. Contractors and property owners should not rely on social media, online commentary, or unofficial interpretations when determining whether a permit is required.

Do not assume that your project qualifies for the exemption; you should always contact the Tamarac Building Code Department. Protect your home and your investment before beginning any home improvement project, take a moment to verify whether a permit is required. Obtaining the appropriate permits and inspections helps ensure that work complies with the minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code and can protect the safety, structural integrity, functionality, and insurability of your home.

Unpermitted work may create unexpected issues when filing an insurance claim, selling your property, or completing future renovations. Again, contact the Tamarac Building Code Department to make sure your project is in compliance.

To All Section Six Homeowners

Your board has been made aware of communications to some homeowners from 13th Floor claiming that the homeowner is encroaching on 13th Floor’s property, with a drawing showing a property line. When you purchased your home, you received an official site plan. If you are unable to find it, contact the City of Tamarac, they should have a copy. Make some copies of this site plan. If you can, also scan it into a computer.

Contact the Mayor via email ( Michelle.Gomez@tamarac.gov ) and include the 13th Floor letter, site plan, and your site plan. Also include president@woodlands6.org on the email. The mayor is aware of the problem and will try to meet with you. Your original site plan is official.

Happy New Year to all our neighbours!

We are starting the year with two new sections on this website, one for General News and another one for news specifically related to the 13th Floor development. We don’t receive much information about the latter, but if we do, we’ll publish it there.

This event will be in the Section Six Clubhouse, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, @ 2:00 PM.

 We need a headcount by 11/21/2025 for those attending, so we have enough food.  If you are planning to come, please download and fill out the form you can see below, and send it following the instructions on the form.

We hope to see you there!

POOL – We will be performing a pool water leak detection soon. We will notify you whenever that happens, as the pool will be closed for 1 day.

The pool heat pumps are now off for the summer.

Recently, pool guests left a lot of garbage on the tables. Please use the trash bins and clean up before you leave the pool deck.

Please note that if you don’t follow the basic rules for the pool, your access may be revoked for days or weeks, depending on the issue.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

Dear Residents, as Hurricane Milton approaches, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Please take the following actions:

• Secure Outdoor Items: Remove or secure any hanging items, furniture, or hazardous materials from your balconies and back patios. High winds and heavy rain can cause these items to become dangerous projectiles. Please ensure all loose items are brought inside or properly secured.

• Stay Alert: Remain vigilant and keep yourself informed about the storm’s progress. Monitor local weather updates and pay attention to any emergency announcements. Awareness is key to ensuring your safety during severe weather.

• Help keep refrigerated & frozen food longer: Take freezer bags and fill them about ¾ full. Lay them flat in your freezer. Put as many as you can fit in the freezer. If power goes out put about ½ of the frozen bags in the refrigerator section to keep that cold longer.

• Protect valuable papers: Put any valuable papers (insurance forms, deeds, auto titles, etc.) in a plastic garbage bag, seal the end with tape and put that bag in another bag and seal. Put them in a top kitchen cabinet or in a second floor room in case of flooding. You can also protect other valuables this way.

• Protect your vehicles: Park in your garage or carport. If there is no room, park as close to your house as possible. Winds will be less close to the building.

• Keep pets indoors. If they want to defecate or urinate, put down newspaper with paper towels underneath and try to get them to use this. Do not walk in high winds or very heavy rain with lightning.

• Make sure your cell phone(s) are fully charged. If you have power banks, charge them too.

• Use battery-powered lights at night. Do not light candles or other bare flames.

Your Section Six Board.

An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida establishing the Woodlands Section 9 Community Development District was passed on 4/10.

The motion passed 3-2 with the voting being:

-Yay: Commissioner Daniel, Villalobos & Mayor Gomez  

-Nay: Commissioner Bolton & Vice Mayor Wright