This bill amends sections 553.80 and 633.208 of the Florida Statutes to clarify that the use or conversion of certain dwellings into mental health support residences does not constitute a change in occupancy under the Florida Building Code or require reclassification under the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Specifically, it states that single-family or two-family dwellings can be used as certified recovery residences or as residences owned by tax-exempt charitable organizations that support individuals with mental health issues, without triggering these regulatory changes.

The bill outlines specific criteria for these residences, including occupancy limits and the number of bedrooms. It specifies that such residences must have no fewer than two and no more than four bedrooms, be occupied by no more than six ambulatory adults, and have no more than two adults assigned to any bedroom. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 610 Filed: 553.80, 633.208