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FL S0048

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all local governments to adopt ordinances by December 1, 2026, allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones without public hearings, variances, or special permits
  • Prohibits local ordinances from requiring property owners to live in the primary dwelling, banning ADU rentals, or imposing additional parking requirements when driveways can accommodate vehicles
  • Protects homestead exemptions for property owners with ADUs, though rented ADUs must be assessed and taxed separately from the homestead property
  • Authorizes local governments to offer density bonus incentives to landowners who donate property for affordable housing, including housing for military families receiving basic allowance for housing
  • Directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to evaluate mezzanine financing and tiny homes as affordable housing solutions, with a report due to the Legislature by December 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Housing

Last Action

In Messages

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development11/4/2025

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