Does a room have to have a closet to be a bedroom in Fla.?

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If you have a townhouse, if you have a room with window can that me considered a third bedroom without a closet.

Brandie Mathison-Klein · Accepted Answer

In order for a room to be considered a bedroom, it needs to have a door, window and closet. You could possibly add a wardrobe closet to then consider it a bedroom.

Jason Craig · Answer

Florida’s building codes focus on safety features for bedrooms, not built‑in storage. To be considered a bedroom it generally needs a certain minimum square footage, a proper means of egress (such as a window large enough to climb through), ventilation and climate control. A closet is not a legal requirement in most jurisdictions. That said, appraisers, lenders and buyers often expect a closet when marketing a room as a bedroom, and some homeowner’s associations or septic rules may limit the number of “bedrooms.” If the space has a window and meets the size and safety requirements you can certainly use it as a bedroom, but for resale value you might either install a wardrobe/closet or market it as a den or bonus room so there’s no confusion. Check with your local building department if you have any doubt about specific local codes or HOA requirements.

Amanda Courtney · Answer

Not necessarily. In Florida, a room can still be considered a bedroom if it meets safety requirements like having a window for egress and a proper entrance. Appraisers and buyers may still expect a closet, but it is not a legal requirement.

Jennifer Jefcoat · Answer

In order for a room to be considered a bedroom, it must have the following: a closet, a window and it must have easy access to a bathroom without having to cross over a shared living space to get to it.

Leon Damjanovic · Answer

In florida a for a room to be considered a bedroom it needs to have a closet, window and door.

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