This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance local housing assistance plans, particularly focusing on 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, and it requires these entities to include strategies in their local housing assistance plans that address the needs of individuals affected by the closure of mobile home parks. Additionally, the bill allows for the provision of funds for rehabilitation and emergency repairs for mobile home owners, while also removing a previous limitation on the percentage of funds that could be allocated for manufactured housing.

The bill also redefines certain criteria related to the allocation of funds from the local housing distribution, establishing that lot rental assistance for eligible mobile home owners is considered an approved home ownership activity. It emphasizes the importance of reserving a significant portion of funds for home ownership and affordable housing construction, rehabilitation, or emergency repairs. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1714 Filed: 420.9075, 420.9071
S 1714 c1: 420.9072, 420.9071