The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance local housing assistance plans by requiring counties and eligible municipalities to include a strategy for providing program funds specifically for mobile home owners, which must encompass lot rental assistance. Additionally, it designates lot rental assistance for eligible mobile home owners as an approved home ownership activity. The bill also allows local governments to allocate funds for the rehabilitation and emergency repairs of mobile homes, while removing a previous limitation that restricted the percentage of funds that could be used for manufactured housing.

Furthermore, the bill updates cross-references and clarifies existing provisions regarding the use of local housing distribution funds. It emphasizes that a minimum of 65% of these funds must be reserved for home ownership, with specific allocations for very-low-income and low-income persons. The effective date for the implementation of these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1714 Filed: 420.9075, 420.9071