Is a bathtub a home requirement?

Not a requirement but highly desired, especially if you are in a starter home (2 or 3 bedrooms) because many will start a family there and need a bathtub for their small child. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA

No, Florida building code does not require a bathtub in every home. At least one bathroom must have a shower or bathing facility, but a stand-alone shower satisfies that requirement. In Inverness, homes with walk-in showers often appeal to buyers seeking accessibility and low-maintenance living. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

You can replace it with a walk-in shower, no problem. It's your home and if you need the accessibility, do it. Just know that when you sell, not having a bathtub in a one-bathroom house can turn off buyers with young kids, which might shrink your buyer pool a bit. But if this is about safety and aging in place, that matters way more than resale. Go for it.

No—there’s no requirement to have a bathtub, but at least one tub is preferred by many buyers (especially families with kids). In a 1-bath home, removing the only tub can hurt resale appeal, but accessibility and daily function matter more for your situation. Best compromise: install a walk-in shower now, or consider a low-threshold tub/shower combo to keep both usability and resale value.

Glady you may want to reach out to a top rated real estate professional in your local market to find out what the current trends are for your type of home.

You don’t need to do every repair or staging item—focus on major issues and high-impact updates; skip unnecessary upgrades and prioritize what helps you sell faster or for more. A bathtub isn’t required; a shower is enough. In a one-bath home, removing the only tub may affect resale slightly, but a safe, modern walk-in shower is a smart alternative. Good luck!

No, a bathtub is not a requirement in a home. Many homes have a simple walk-in shower.