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Florida League of Cities

Housing (Oppose – Preemption)

CS/CS/SB 998 (Hutson) and CS/CS/CS/HB 1339 (Yarborough) makes varied and comprehensive changes to Florida law impacting affordable housing. Of concern to municipalities, the bills 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. CS/CS/CS/HB 1339 was amended in committee to regulate local governments to allow accessory dwelling units in all single-family residential areas. This bill would also require jurisdictions participating in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program to prioritize applicants who need less assistance in an effort to maximize the total number of applicants who may receive an award. (Branch)