The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to local housing assistance plans, specifically focusing on providing 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, the bill 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 funds for rehabilitation and emergency repairs for mobile homes. The bill also removes the previous limitation on the percentage of funds that could be allocated for manufactured housing.

Furthermore, the bill redefines certain criteria for the allocation of funds from the local housing distribution, stating that lot rental assistance for mobile home owners is now considered an approved home ownership activity. It also clarifies that funds can be used for rehabilitation and emergency repairs for mobile homes, thereby expanding the scope of assistance available to this demographic. The effective date for the implementation of these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 701 c1: 420.9072, 420.9071