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FL S1602
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in Broward, Escambia, Hillsborough, and Santa Rosa Counties to incentivize landlords to lease units to veterans in the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program
- Provides landlords proportional rent compensation for up to 45 days while holding a vacant unit until an eligible veteran can move in
- Allows landlords to claim up to $2,000 beyond the security deposit for property damage caused by a veteran tenant who moves out within the first 12 months or after lease expiration
- Requires the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to administer the program, contract with local housing authorities or nonprofit entities, and distribute funds on a first-come, first-served basis
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, subject to annual legislative appropriation
Legislative Description
Housing for Veterans
Last Action
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/23/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development1/28/2026
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