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FL S1004
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the "Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Act for Persons with Developmental Disabilities," requiring at least 20% of units in eligible developments be reserved for persons with developmental disabilities and meet ADA accessibility standards
- Provides ad valorem tax exemptions vesting for 99 years for qualifying properties, sales tax refunds (up to $5,000 per unit) on building materials, and mandatory waivers of noneducational impact fees for eligible developments
- Grants a $5,000 per-employee tax credit (capped at $500,000 per year) to businesses where a majority of the workforce consists of persons with developmental disabilities, with criminal penalties for fraudulent claims
- Directs the Department of Children and Families to establish a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program covering up to 50% of fair market rent, and requires the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to create Regional Housing and Employment Support Centers providing case management, financial literacy, and crisis intervention services
- Appropriates $1 million in recurring General Revenue funds to the Department of Commerce for implementation beginning July 1, 2025, with additional funding authorized from federal grants, Medicaid waiver funds, public-private partnerships, and the Florida Housing Trust Fund
Legislative Description
Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
6/16/2025
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