This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to address construction contracts, land acquisition, and building permit allocations in areas of critical state concern, particularly the Florida Keys. It introduces a new provision exempting contractors working with Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., or its affiliates from executing a payment and performance bond when working on property under a long-term ground lease of 99 years or more. Additionally, it specifies that the underlying real property owned by the state or local governments will not be subject to lien rights under certain conditions.

The bill also extends the timeframe for Florida Forever appropriations for land purchases in the Florida Keys from 2026-2027 to 2035-2036 and modifies regulations regarding building permits. It establishes a new limit on building permit allocations based on evacuation clearance times, requiring certain municipalities to maintain a permit allocation system. The Administration Commission is tasked with distributing 825 permit allocations over a minimum of 10 years, with specific allocations designated for workforce housing and other priorities. The bill defines "workforce housing" and sets guidelines for the distribution of permits among various municipalities in the Florida Keys. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1326 Filed: 196.1978, 259.105, 380.0552
S 1326 c1: 196.1978, 259.105, 380.0552
S 1326 c2: 259.105, 380.0552