For the first time since Florida enacted milestone inspection requirements in 2022, the state has released comprehensive reporting data showing how inspections are progressing across Florida. OPPAGA’s July 2026 report provides the first statewide snapshot of milestone inspections completed during 2024 and 2025, offering valuable insight into where condominium associations stand today and what challenges lie ahead.

While the report includes thousands of inspections and repair permits, the most important takeaway is not how many buildings have been inspected. It is what the data reveals about the growing demand for engineering, restoration, and repair services throughout the state.

A growing backlog

According to the report, building officials received 8,736 completed Phase One inspections and 1,575 completed Phase Two inspections during 2024 and 2025. At the same time, completion rates declined from one year to the next. Approximately two-thirds of required Phase Two inspections were completed in 2024, compared to roughly four in ten during 2025.

The report also documents 1,587 extensions granted for milestone inspection deadlines, with 94% occurring in coastal jurisdictions. Local officials cited difficulty finding qualified engineers and delays caused by engineering workloads as the primary reasons for granting those extensions.

That distinction matters.

The data suggests Florida is experiencing a capacity challenge as thousands of aging condominium buildings move through the milestone inspection process at the same time. This is less about unwillingness to comply and more about the availability of qualified professionals to complete the work.

The cost of waiting

The report also shows that repair costs continue to increase.

The average value of repair permits identified through milestone inspections increased from approximately $337,000 in 2024 to nearly $496,000 in 2025, an increase of almost 50% in just one year. Concrete, electrical, and structural repairs accounted for the most commonly reported work.

As buildings age and repairs are delayed, the project scope often expands. What may begin as localized deterioration can become a more extensive restoration project over time.

Planning ahead creates options

One of the most important timelines established by Florida law begins after a Phase Two inspection is completed. Associations generally have 365 days to begin the identified repairs.

Boards that begin planning before a Phase Two report is issued are often better positioned to evaluate funding, coordinate engineering recommendations, and secure qualified restoration contractors before schedules become increasingly limited.

Waiting until a report is delivered may reduce scheduling flexibility while demand for engineering and restoration services continues to grow.

What this report tells us

This first statewide report establishes a baseline for understanding how Florida’s milestone inspection program is progressing.

It confirms that inspections are uncovering significant repair needs across the state while also highlighting the growing demand placed on engineers, contractors, and local jurisdictions. Future reports will likely provide even more complete data as reporting improves, but the current findings already reinforce the importance of early planning.

For condominium associations, the message is clear: understanding your building’s condition and preparing for the next phase before deadlines arrive can help reduce uncertainty, improve scheduling opportunities, and support better long-term decisions.

What Comes Next?

The OPPAGA report provides valuable insight into the current state of milestone inspections across Florida. As more associations move through the inspection process, understanding what the data means for your building becomes just as important as the report itself.

After you’ve explored the findings, connect with Fortify Restoration to discuss how they may apply to your property. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming milestone inspection, reviewing a Phase Two report, or planning future repairs, our team can help you evaluate your options and develop a practical path forward.