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 designates lot rental assistance as an approved home ownership activity and allows funds to be allocated for the rehabilitation and emergency repairs of mobile homes.

The bill also removes a previous limitation on the percentage of funds that could be used for manufactured housing, thereby broadening the scope of financial assistance available for mobile home owners. It includes amendments to ensure that local housing assistance plans incorporate strategies for providing program funds specifically for mobile home owners and emphasizes the importance of addressing affordable housing needs in the community. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 594 Filed: 420.9072, 420.9071