FL H1389

Counties and municipalities must authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential developments as allowable uses in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zones when at least 40% of units are affordable rentals for 30+ years, without requiring zoning changes, variances, or comprehensive plan amendments

Eligible properties expanded to include land owned by counties, municipalities, or school districts, and religious institution properties over 3 acres with houses of worship operating for 10+ years

Building height restrictions limited to the highest allowed for commercial/residential buildings within 1 mile or 3 stories (whichever is higher), with protections near single-family developments capping height at 150% of adjacent buildings or 10 stories maximum

Discrimination prohibited in land use decisions based on source of financing, including affordable housing financing; state waives sovereign immunity for housing discrimination lawsuits

OPPAGA required to evaluate mezzanine financing for owner-occupied affordable housing and tiny homes potential, with report due to Legislature by December 31, 2027