FL S0184

Creates a framework for reusable tenant screening reports, allowing landlords to voluntarily accept reports prepared within the previous 30 days by a consumer reporting agency at the applicant's expense, and prohibiting landlords who accept such reports from charging applicants application screening fees

Requires all local governments to adopt ordinances allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones by December 1, 2025, replacing the current permissive ("may") standard with a mandatory ("shall") requirement

Prohibits local ADU ordinances from requiring owner occupancy of the primary dwelling, banning rentals or leases of ADUs (except for terms under 1 month), or increasing parking requirements where driveways can accommodate an additional vehicle

Protects homestead tax exemptions for property owners with ADUs, specifying that a homestead exemption cannot be denied solely because the property contains a rented ADU, though rented ADUs must be assessed separately and taxed according to use

Directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to evaluate the efficacy of mezzanine finance for stimulating affordable owner-occupied housing construction and the potential of tiny homes for affordable housing, with a report due to the Legislature by December 31, 2026