The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance local housing assistance plans, particularly focusing on mobile home owners. It authorizes counties and eligible municipalities to use certain funds for lot rental assistance for mobile home owners for up to six months. Additionally, it requires these local governments to develop strategies within their housing assistance plans to address the needs of individuals affected by the closure of mobile home parks and to provide program funds specifically for mobile home owners. The bill also clarifies that lot rental assistance is considered an approved home ownership activity and allows funds to be allocated for the rehabilitation and emergency repairs of mobile homes.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous restriction that limited the percentage of funds that could be used for manufactured housing, thereby broadening the scope of financial assistance available for mobile home owners. It also updates cross-references within the statutes to ensure consistency with the new provisions. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 701 c1: 420.9072, 420.9071