Housing (Zoning)

in committee · Florida · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 979: Infill Redevelopment

Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires developers of qualifying parcels to maintain specified buffer between new developments & single-family homes & townhouses; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees, & to provide written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option; requires development on qualifying parcels to meet concurrency requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires local governments to permit infill development up to specified density, increasing housing supply and removing restrictions on single-family/townhouse projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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signed · Florida · House Jun 29, 2026

HB 1389: Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential uses as allowable uses for specified property; providing requirements for certain proposed developments; prohibiting counties and municipalities, respectively, from restricting the height of certain proposed developments through other dimensional means and from requiring certain setbacks or stepbacks; requiring counties and municipalities to allow certain applicants to submit revised applications, written requests, and notices of intent to account for changes made by the act; .; authorizing a local government to provide a density bonus incentive to landowners who make certain real property donations to assist in the provision of affordable housing for military families; requiring the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to evaluate the efficacy of using mezzanine finance and the potential of tiny homes for specified purposes, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates counties/municipalities to authorize multifamily housing, eliminate parking requirements, and allow accessory dwelling units, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes Zoning

died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1342: Transportation Infrastructure Land Development Regulations

Transportation Infrastructure Land Development Regulations; Creating the “Transit-Oriented Development Act” for a specified purpose; requiring the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt an ordinance, and the governing body of a special district to adopt a resolution, establishing specified transit-oriented development (TOD) zones by a certain date; prohibiting a local government from imposing certain regulations in specified TOD zones; encouraging public transit providers and public agencies to develop land within specified TOD zones, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires local governments to establish TOD zones and prohibits restrictive building regulations, promoting housing density near transit which typically increases housing supply and supports development goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates TOD zones to promote transit access and development, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through land use policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Land Use Zoning Public Transit

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1238: Residential Living Arrangements

Residential Living Arrangements; Providing that a community residence is a residential use of property; providing that a family community residence or transitional community residence constitutes a residential use allowed in specified zoning districts if certain requirements are met; providing that a proposed community residence may receive a reasonable accommodation if the sponsoring entity demonstrates that specified requirements are met; requiring that a recovery community be licensed or certified by a licensing or certifying entity, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables community residences in zoning districts, facilitating affordable housing development through zoning adjustments and reasonable accommodations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Property Taxes Zoning Tags People with Disabilities

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1143: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders

Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Requires certain counties & municipalities, respectively, to follow certain application procedures for applications for certain development permits & development orders; creates "Florida Starter Homes Act"; prohibits local governments from imposing certain regulations if residential lot is connected to public water system & sewerage system; prohibits local government from imposing regulations that require more than certain minimum number of parking spaces for specified residential lots; prohibits local government from imposing certain regulations on residential lots that contain historic property; prohibits local government from treating off-site constructed residential dwellings differently than factory-built buildings; authorizes local government to adopt compatibility standards that are limited to certain architectural features; requires approval of lot split; limits criteria that may be required by local governments for applications for & approvals of lot splits; authorizes placement of residential manufactured building on any lot in recreational vehicle park.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes local regulatory barriers to housing development by prohibiting restrictive land use rules, facilitating construction of residential properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Taxes Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · Florida · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 1548: Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to authorize certain residential use on property owned by a county, municipality, or school district under certain circumstances; revising the definition of the term “person”; revising a prohibition on discriminatory practices in land use decisions and in permitting of development to include housing that is affordable; waiving the state’s sovereign immunity for certain causes of action based upon housing discrimination, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates counties/municipalities to authorize affordable housing on public land and expands anti-discrimination protections to include affordable housing developments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1183: Transportation Infrastructure Land Development Regulations

Transportation Infrastructure Land Development Regulations; Requires governing body of county or municipality to adopt ordinance, & governing body of special district to adopt resolution, establishing specified transit-oriented development (TOD) zones & rural livable urban village (LUV) areas; requires local government to zone for mixed use, & authorize certain commercial uses for, lots within TOD zones & rural LUV areas; prohibits local government from imposing certain building regulations in specified TOD zones & rural LUV areas; prohibits reduction or elimination of TOD zones after establishment; prohibits local government from imposing certain regulations for lots that contain historic property; provides private cause of action; authorizes award of specified relief; provides that prevailing plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees & costs; provides waiver of sovereign immunity.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates mixed-use zoning in TOD zones, removing building regulation barriers to facilitate housing development and promote transit-oriented housing growth.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates TOD zones and mixed-use zoning to promote transit access and sustainable transportation infrastructure, directly advancing transit-oriented development policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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signed · Florida · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 962: Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing; Revising the definitions of certain land use categories for which certain residential development may be authorized to exclude farms and farm operations and uses associated therewith, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRevises land use categories to authorize residential development by removing farm exclusions, directly advancing affordable housing access through zoning changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 673: Release of Conservation Easements

Release of Conservation Easements; Requires certain water management districts, upon application by fee simple owner of parcel subject to conservation easement, to release conservation easement if specified conditions are met; specifies that land released from conservation easement may be used for development consistent with certain zoning; requires property owners to assume responsibility for stormwater requirements in certain circumstances; requires property owners to comply with specified ordinances & seek approval for modification of certain permits; provides applicability.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill facilitates release of conservation easements for development, weakening land protection requirements and removing conservation constraints.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReleases conservation easements to enable land development consistent with zoning, increasing housing supply potential without restricting development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality Property Development Property Taxes Zoning

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died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 948: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders

Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to follow certain application procedures for applications for certain development permits and development orders; creating the “Florida Starter Homes Act” for a specified purpose; prohibiting local governments from imposing regulations governing residential lots unless such regulations meet specified requirements; prohibiting local governments from imposing certain regulations if a residential lot is connected to a public water system and a sewerage system; requiring the permitting as of right of an off-site constructed residential dwelling in certain zoning districts, etc.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits restrictive local regulations on residential lots, facilitating housing development under 'Florida Starter Homes Act'80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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