FL H1143

Creates the "Florida Starter Homes Act" to increase housing supply by limiting local government restrictions on residential lots connected to public water and sewerage systems, including prohibiting minimum lot sizes greater than 1,200 square feet and requiring allowance of single-family homes, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes

Establishes maximum setback requirements local governments can impose (0 feet sides, 10 feet rear, 20 feet front) and limits minimum parking requirements to one space per dwelling unit for lots 4,000 square feet or less, with no parking minimums within half-mile of public transit stops

Requires local governments to administratively approve lot splits (division into up to 8 lots) without governing body action if requirements are met, and limits criteria that can be required for lot split applications

Mandates expedited application review timelines: 5 business days to confirm receipt, 15 business days for completeness review, and 60-90 days for final determination; applications are deemed approved if deadlines are missed, with 100% fee refund required

Applies to counties and municipalities with population density exceeding 500 persons per square mile, with exceptions for areas of critical state concern and certain historic properties; takes effect July 1, 2026