CS/SB 998 (Hutson) and CS/HB 1339 (Yarborough) makes varied and comprehensive changes to Florida law that impact affordable housing.

Of concern to municipalities, the bills:

•require local governments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in all single-family residential zones. 

•permit a mobile home park damaged or destroyed by wind, water or other natural force to be rebuilt on the same site with the same density as was approved, permitted or built before being damaged or destroyed. (Branch)