The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to local housing assistance plans, specifically targeting support for 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 in their housing assistance plans that address the needs of individuals affected by the closure of mobile home parks and to include provisions for providing program funds to 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 rehabilitation and emergency repairs for mobile home owners.

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

Statutes affected:
H 701 c1: 420.9072, 420.9071