The "Resilience District Act of 2025" establishes a legal framework for the creation of infrastructure resilience districts and condominium resilience districts in Florida, aimed at addressing challenges posed by rising sea levels and flooding. The act requires a petition from landowners within proposed district boundaries, necessitating 70% consent for establishment. It outlines the governance structure, including the responsibilities of a board of supervisors, financial reporting requirements, and mandates transparency through annual budget publications. The bill also prohibits certain configurations of districts and provides conditions for the dissolution of existing special taxing districts, ensuring equitable access to resources for community resilience.

In addition to the general provisions for resilience districts, the bill introduces specific regulations for condominium resilience districts, requiring associations to submit their approved budgets and funding plans when forming a district. It sets conditions for borrowing funds and managing repairs, emphasizing collaboration between local governments and petitioners. The bill also allows for the merger of up to five community development districts under the same local government to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Changes to terminology in existing laws are included, such as renaming chapter 190 to "Community Development and Resilience Districts." The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1316 Filed: 190.002, 190.003, 190.046, 190.048