FL S0250

Counties and municipalities are prohibited from banning temporary shelters (RVs, trailers) on residential property for up to 36 months after a Governor-declared natural emergency, provided the permanent home was rendered uninhabitable and the resident is actively working to rebuild

The period to exercise rights under permits and development orders after a declared natural emergency is extended from 6 months to 24 months (capped at 48 months for multiple emergencies), applied retroactively to September 28, 2022

A Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity, funded with $50 million in nonrecurring General Revenue funds, providing interest-free loans of up to 24 months to local governments impacted by federally declared disasters, with the program expiring July 1, 2038

Public utilities receive liability protection for damages related to changes in service reliability, continuity, or quality arising from emergencies or disasters, with the Florida Public Service Commission retaining authority over disaster preparedness and response adequacy

Local governments in areas affected by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole are prohibited from adopting construction moratoriums, more restrictive comprehensive plan amendments, or more burdensome development review procedures until October 1, 2024, and are barred from raising building inspection fees before that same date