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Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Jul 11 2024
Staff Contact: Jay Hubsch Department: Community Development
ORDINANCE 07-24, FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. BY CREATING A
NEW DIVISION 3. ENTITLED "AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVE LOCAL ACT." TO PROVIDE
AND IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA LIVE
LOCAL ACT; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF
CHAPTER 78. ZONING SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introduction
On March 29, 2023, the Governor of Florida signed into law Florida Senate Bill 102 known generally
as the "Live Local Act" ("The Act"). The Live Local Act is a statewide housing strategy that aims to
increase affordable housing opportunities within Florida's communities. Village Staff brought forward
a Live Local Act Ordinance (Ordinance 17-23) to the Local Planning Agency at the November 16,
2023, meeting, and to Village Council for first reading on December 14, 2023, and second reading on
January 11, 2024. At that time, there were indications the state was going to modify the Live Local
Act during the 2024 legislative session. At the January 11 meeting, the Village Council opted to delay
adoption of the Ordinance until the 2024 legislative session was completed.
2023 Live Local Act
The Live Local Act was created to allow developer's an easier path to construct affordable housing
throughout Florida. The Act, however, preempts a local municipality's ability to regulate certain
aspects of multi-family or mixed-use residential developments. The Act requires municipalities in
Florida to allow multi-family or mixed-use residential development in commercial, industrial, or mixed-
use zoning districts if at least 40% of the residential units in a proposed multi-family development are
affordable as defined by the state (for a period of at least 30 years). The Act further states that a
municipality may not require a proposed multi-family development to obtain a zoning or land use
change, special exception, conditional use permit, variance, or comprehensive plan amendment for
the building height, zoning, and densities authorized by The Act.
It states that a municipality may not restrict the density of a proposed development below the highest
allowed density on any land in the municipality where residential development is allowed. The highest
density currently allowed within the Village of Tequesta is 18 dwelling units per acre in the Mixed-Use
Future Land Use District. The Act also states that a municipality may not restrict the height of a
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proposed development below the highest currently allowed height for a commercial or residential
development located in its jurisdiction within 1 mile of the proposed development or 3 stories,
whichever is higher. Virtually every property zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed-use in the Village
is within 1 mile of the R-3 zoning district (Beach Road), which allows buildings up to 11 stories or 101
feet. The only commercial properties that are not within 1 mile are Gallery Square North and a few
others to its west.
Beyond the exceptions to height and density, one of the more impactful aspects of The Act is that it
states that "a proposed development authorized under this subsection must be administratively
approved and no further action by the governing body of the municipality is required if the
development satisfies the municipality's land development regulations". Under this provision, it is
possible that some multi-family projects could qualify for administrative approval without review by the
Planning and Zoning Board and Village Council.
The Village is somewhat fortunate in one regard to The Act. It states that a "municipality that
designates less than 20 percent of its land area as commercial or industrial uses, must authorize a
proposed multi-family development in areas zoned for commercial or industrial use only if the
proposed multi-family development is mixed-use residential." The Village designates less than 20
percent of its land area as commercial or industrial, therefore a developer has to provide a mixed-use
project to qualify for some of the relief provided by The Act. The intensity standards in the Village's
Comprehensive Plan require a mixed-use residential project to be comprised of at least 20%
commercial uses. This means a developer cannot build a purely residential project to qualify for
administrative approval.
The Ordinance that was drafted in 2023 updated the Village's Zoning Code to be consistent with the
Live Local Act. It established procedures for administrative review and states what is required for a
project to qualify for approval by the Village. It clarifies that both the Community Development
Director and Village Manager will have to determine if a project meets all applicable sections of
Village Code and Comprehensive Plan before administrative approval signoff. It establishes
regulations that will ensure qualified projects remain affordable for 30 years. It explicitly states that the
Village is comprised of less than 20 percent commercial or industrial uses, and that a development
has to be a mixed-use residential development to qualify. Finally, the ordinance states that a
development must be comprised of 20 percent or more commercial uses to be considered mixed-use.
Senate Bill 328: 2024 Updates to Live Local Act
Senate Bill 328 was signed by the Governor on May 16, 2024. The changes that were made to The
Act largely do not impact the Village and the previously drafted Live Local Act Ordinance. There is
one new addition to The Act that was put into the proposed Ordinance. It now says that if a "proposed
development is adjacent to, on two or more sides, a parcel zoned for single-family residential
development with at least 25 contiguous homes, the municipality may restrict the height to 150% of
the tallest building on any property adjacent to the proposed development, the highest currently
allowed height for the property provided in the municipalities land development regulations, or 3
stories, whichever is higher." Village staff do not believe that commercial properties eligible for a Live
Local Act project in the Village are adjacent to single family homes on two sides with at least 25
homes, but in the abundance of caution opted to add this to the Ordinance.
LPA Recommendation
At the June 20, 2024, Local Planning Agency meeting, the Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval
of Ordinance 07-24 with the follow conditions: Create a semi-annual reporting requirement and
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strengthen the penalties section to make it clear that fines are per unit and are as strict as legally
possible.
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ORDINANCE NO. 07-241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE
OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. BY CREATING A NEW DIVISION 3.
ENTITLED "AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVE LOCAL ACT." TO
PROVIDE AND IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA LIVE LOCAL ACT;
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78.
ZONING SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE,
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2023, the Governor of Florida signed into law and
Florida Senate Bill 102 known generally as the "Live Local Act" (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the Act has been codified into Florida law at Chapter 2023-17, Laws
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Act contains broad ranging legislation intended to streamline and
incentivize affordable housing developments within the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Act preempts certain use, density, and height regulations for
qualifying developments that provide for the development of affordable multi-family rental
housing in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use areas; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta supports affordable
housing and finds it necessary to revise the Village Code in order to establish equitable
and respectful regulations to guide the development of affordable housing projects in the
Village as permitted by the Act, and to adopt regulations for enforcing the requirements
of the Act and curing violations thereof; and
WHEREAS, one important feature of the Act provides that if a municipality has
designated less than 20 percent of the land area within its jurisdiction for commercial or
industrial use, it is only required to allow multi-family development pursuant to the Act as
part of a mixed-use residential development; and
WHEREAS, given that less than 20 percent of the land area of the Village is
designated for commercial and industrial use, any development of land approved
This Ordinance went before the LPA board on June 20,2024 as Ordinance 00-24.The Ordinance has been
assigned Ordinance 07-24.
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pursuant to the Act must consist of a mixed-use residential project as defined in the Act;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta Local Planning Agency has reviewed this
Ordinance and recommends its approval and adoption; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration, the Village Council desires to adopt
the proposed amendments contained in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that it is in the best interest of the residents
of the Village to adopt this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida that:
Section 1: The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and
incorporated as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta is hereby amended at Article VI. Schedule of District Regulations. by creating
an entirely new Division 3. Entitled "Affordable Housing and Live Local Act" to establish
equitable and respectful regulations to guide the development of affordable housing
projects in the Village as permitted by the Act, and to adopt regulations for enforcing the
requirements of the Act and curing violations thereof, providing that Chapter 78, Article
VI Division 3 shall hereafter read as follows:
CHAPTER 78. ZONING
Article VI. Schedule of District Regulations
Division 3. Affordable Housing and Live Local Act
Sec. 78-200. TITLE, APPLICABILITY.
This Division shall be known as the Village of Teguesta Affordable Housing and
Live Local Act. The provisions of this Division shall apply to any application for the
development of land authorized under Sec. 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes. Except as
otherwise provided herein, any application for the development of land shall comply with
all applicable procedures and requirements of the Village Code. Only properties within
the Commercial (C-1. C-2. and C-3) and Mixed Use (MU) zoning districts are eligible to
use the provisions of Sec. 166.04151(7). Florida Statutes.
Sec. 78-201. SITE PLAN REVIEW.
La Site plan review. Site plan review is required prior to any development of land as
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further provided at Sec. 78-331 herein-below except that all referenced public
hearing recommendations and approvals before the Planning and Zoning Board
or Village Council shall be conducted via administrative review.
Lb Administrative review. A site plan that complies with Sec. 166.0451(7), Florida
Statutes and the applicable Village Code provisions shall be subject to
administrative approval by the Director of Community Development and the Village
Manager, in lieu of any public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Board or
Village Council.
Sec. 78-202. DENSITY.
Any development of land pursuant to this Division and Section 166.0451(7). Florida
Statutes shall not exceed the highest allowed density permitted by Village
Comprehensive Plan and Village Code. under Sec. §166.04151(7). Florida Statutes.
Sec. 78-203. HEIGHT.
Any development of land pursuant to this Division and Sec. 166.0451(7), Florida
Statutes shall not exceed the maximum height permitted by Village Comprehensive Plan
and Village Code under Sec. §166.04151(7). Florida Statutes.
Sec. 78-204. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CRITERIA.
La General Requirements. In order to be eligible for administrative review, the
development of land pursuant to this Division and Sec. 166.0451(7). Florida
Statutes shall comply with the land development regulations for the multi-family
zoning district which sets the height for the proposed development: provided
however, a development that is 3 stories or less shall comply with the land
development regulations for the MU zoning district.
LW Equivalent Treatment of all Dwelling Unit Requirements. All affordable dwelling
units and market rate dwelling units shall be located within the same structure. All
common areas and amenities shall be accessible and available to all residents of
both affordable and market rate dwelling units. Access to the required affordable
dwelling units shall be provided through the same principal entrance(s) utilized by
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all other dwelling units in the development. In addition, the sizes and number of
bedrooms in the affordable dwelling units shall be proportional to the square
footage and number of bedrooms in the market rate dwelling units (e.a., for number
of bedrooms. if 25 percent of the market rate dwelling units consist of two
bedrooms, then 25 percent of the affordable dwelling units shall also have two
bedrooms.
Lc Mixed-Use Residential. Any site plan that is administratively approved pursuant
to this Division shall consist of a mixed-use residential project in accordance with
the provisions of Sec. 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes. For purposes of this
Division. a "mixed-use residential project" shall be comprised of no less that 20%
and no more than 80% residential uses, shall comply with all height and density
limitations set forth in this Division, and shall otherwise comply with the Village's
Comprehensive Development Plan and all other applicable development criteria
set forth in this Division and in the Village's Code of Ordinances.
td Unified Lot. All residential and non-residential components of the site plan shall
be located on the same or unified Lot.
Le Criteria. No site plan shall be administratively approved unless and until the
Community Development Director and the Village Manager have determined that
the site plan complies with the applicable provisions of the Village's zoning
ordinances, the applicable provisions of the Village's building codes, all other
ordinances affecting the development of land in the Village, and the applicable
provisions of the Village of Teguesta Comprehensive Development Plan.
(f) Single-Family Adjacency. If the proposed development is adjacent to; on two or
more sides, a parcel zoned for single-family residential development with at least
25 contiguous single-family homes, the municipality may restrict the height of the
proposed development to 150% of the tallest building on any property adjacent to
the proposed development, the highest currently allowed height for the property
provided in the municipalities land development regulations, or 3 stories.
whichever is higher. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "adjacent to"
means those properties sharing more than on point of a property line, but does not
include properties separated by a public road.
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Sec. 78-205. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISING AND NOTICE.
In addition to all other applicable advertising and notice requirements of Florida Statutes.
the advertising and notice requirements of Section 78-334 of the Village Code shall apply
to all applications that are submitted for approval pursuant to this Division and Sec.
166.0451(7), Florida Statutes.
Sec. 78-206. AFFORDABILITY COMMITMENT.
Pursuant to Sec. 166.04151(7). Florida Statutes, at least 40 percent of the multi-family
residential dwelling units shall remain affordable, as defined in Sec. 420.0004, Florida
Statutes, for a period of at least 30 years. This requirement shall be incorporated as a
condition into any administrative approval. Furthermore, as a prerequisite to the issuance
of a building permit, the owner shall execute and deliver to the Village for recordation in
the public records, in a form approved by the Village Attorney, a covenant, declaration of
restriction, or other deed restriction in favor of the Village ensuring compliance with this
affordability requirement.
Sec. 78-207. APPEAL.
Any applicant or other aggrieved person may appeal, pursuant to Chapter 78,
Article III of the Village Code, an administrative order, decision, approval, or interpretation
in the enforcement of the regulations of this Division.
Sec. 78-208. VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT.
Any development of land pursuant to this Division and Section 166.0451(7). Florida
Statutes which fails to comply with all requirements of this Division shall be a violation of
Village Code, enforceable through the code enforcement special magistrate process as
set forth in Chapter 2, Article IV of the Village Code of Ordinances. Each separate
requirement that is violated shall constitute a separate violation. Each day that any such
violations continue to exist shall constitute a separate violation. It shall be the policy of
the Village to seek the maximum daily fines allowed by law for each such violation of any
requirement of this Division, and any development order that is issues pursuant to this
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Division. It shall be the further policy of the Village to record the imposition of such daily
fines as liens against the property in the public records of Palm Beach County. and to
seek foreclosure of such liens when deemed appropriate and advantageous to do so by
the Village Council, upon advice from the Village Manager and the Village Attorney.
Section 3: Each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 78. Zoning.
shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 5: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 6: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 7: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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CHAPTER 2024-188
Committee Substitute for
Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 328
An act relating to affordable housing; amending ss. 125.01055 and
166.04151, F.S.; clarifying application; prohibiting counties and munici-
palities, respectively, from restricting the floor area ratio of certain
proposed developments under certain circumstances; providing that the
density, floor area ratio, or height of certain developments, bonuses,
variances, or other special exceptions are not included in the calculation of
the currently allowed density, floor area ratio, or height by counties and
municipalities, respectively; authorizing counties and municipalities,
respectively, to restrict the height of proposed developments under certain
circumstances; prohibiting the administrative approval by counties and
municipalities, respectively, of a proposed development within a specified
proximity to a military installation; requiring counties and municipalities,
respectively, to maintain a certain policy on their websites; requiring
counties and municipalities, respectively, to consider reducing parking
requirements under certain circumstances; requiring counties and muni-
cipalities, respectively, to reduce or eliminate parking requirements for
certain proposed mixed-use developments that meet certain require-
ments; providing certain requirements for developments located within a
transit-oriented development or area; defining the term "major transpor-
tation hub"; making technical changes; providing requirements for
developments authorized located within a transit-oriented development
or area; clarifying that a county or municipality, respectively, is not
precluded from granting additional exceptions; clarifying that a proposed
development is not precluded from receiving a bonus for density,height, or
floor area ratio if specified conditions are satisfied; requiring that such
bonuses be administratively approved by counties and municipalities,
respectively; revising applicability; authorizing that specified develop-
ments be treated as a conforming use under certain circumstances;
authorizing that specified developments be treated as a nonconforming
use under certain circumstances; authorizing applicants for certain
proposed developments to notify a county or municipality, as applicable,
of their intent to proceed under certain provisions; requiring counties and
municipalities to allow certain applicants to submit a revised application,
written request, or notice of intent; amending s. 196.1978, F.S.; revising
the definition of the term "newly constructed"; revising conditions for
when multifamily projects are considered property used for a charitable
purpose and are eligible to receive an ad valorem property tax exemption;
making technical changes; requiring property appraisers to make certain
exemptions from ad valorem property taxes; providing the method for
determining the value of a unit for certain purposes; requiring property
appraisers to review certain applications and make certain determina-
tions; authorizing property appraisers to request and review additional
information; authorizing property appraisers to grant exemptions only
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under certain conditions; revising requirements for property owners
seeking a certification notice from the Florida Housing Finance Corpora-
tion; providing that a certain determination by the corporation does not
constitute an exemption; revising eligibility; conforming provisions to
changes made by the act; amending s. 196.1979, F.S.; revising the value to
which a certain ad valorem property tax exemption applies; revising a
condition of eligibility for vacant residential units to qualify for a certain
ad valorem property tax exemption; making technical changes; revising
the deadline for an application for exemption; revising deadlines by which
boards and governing bodies must deliver to or notify the Department of
Revenue of the adoption, repeal, or expiration of certain ordinances;
requiring property appraisers to review certain applications and make
certain determinations; authorizing property appraisers to request and
review additional information; authorizing property appraisers to grant
exemptions only under certain conditions; providing the method for
determining the value of a unit for certain purposes; providing for
retroactive application; amending s. 333.03, F.S.; excluding certain
proposed developments from specified airport zoning provisions; amend-
ing s. 420.507, F.S.; revising the enumerated powers of the corporation;
amending s. 420.5096, F.S.; making technical changes; amending s.
420.518, F.S.; specifying conditions under which the corporation may
preclude applicants from corporation programs; providing an appropria-
tion; providing an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. Subsection (7) of section 125.01055, Florida Statutes, is
amended, and subsection (8) is added to that section, to read:
125.01055 Affordable housing.—
(7)(a) A county must authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as
allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if
at least 40 percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily metal
development are rental units that, for a period of at least 30 years, are
affordable as defined in s. 420.0004. Notwithstanding any other law, local
ordinance, or regulation to the contrary, a county may not require a proposed
multifamily development to obtain a zoning or land use change, special
exception, conditional use approval, variance, or comprehensive plan
amendment for the building height, zoning, and densities authorized
under this subsection. For mixed-use residential projects, at least 65 percent
of the total square footage must be used for residential purposes.
(b) A county may not restrict the density of a proposed development
authorized under this subsection below the highest currently allowed
density on any unincorporated land in the county where residential
development is allowed under the county's land development regulations.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term"highest currently allowed density"
does not include the density of any building that met the requirements of
this subsection or the density of any building that has received any bonus,
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variance, or other special exception for density provided in the county's land
development regulations as an incentive for development.
(c) A county may not restrict the floor area ratio of a proposed
development authorized under this subsection below 150 percent of the
highest currently allowed floor area ratio on any unincorporated land in the
county where development is allowed under the county's land development
regulations. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "highest currently
allowed floor area ratio" does not include the floor area ratio of any building
that met the requirements of this subsection or the floor area ratio of any
building that has received any bonus,variance, or other special exception for
floor area ratio provided in the county's land development regulations as an
incentive for development. For purposes of this subsection, the term floor
area ratio includes floor lot ratio.
(d)1. 4 A county may not restrict the height of a proposed development
authorized under this subsection below the highest currently allowed height
for a commercial or residential building ,a,,velorm en located in its
jurisdiction within 1 mile of the proposed development or 3 stories,
whichever is higher. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "highest
currently allowed height" does not include the height of any building that
met the requirements of this subsection or the height of any building that
has received any bonus, variance, or other special exception for height
provided in the county's land development regulations as an incentive for
development.
2. If the proposed development is adjacent to, on two or more sides, a
parcel zoned for single-family residential use which is within a single-family
residential development with at least 25 contiguous single-family homes,the
county may restrict the height of the proposed development to 150 percent of
the tallest building on any property adjacent to the proposed development,
the highest currently allowed height for the property provided in the
county's land development regulations, or 3 stories, whichever is higher. For
the purposes of this paragraph, the term "adjacent to" means those
properties sharing more than one point of a property line, but does not
include properties separated by a public road.
Le } A proposed development authorized under this subsection must be
administratively approved and no further action by the board of county
commissioners is required if the development satisfies the county's land
development regulations for multifamily developments in areas zoned for
such use and is otherwise consistent with the comprehensive plan, with the
exception of provisions establishing allowable densities, floor area ratios,
height, and land use. Such land development regulations include,but are not
limited to, regulations relating to setbacks and parking requirements. A
proposed development located within one-quarter mile of a military
installation identified in s. 163.3175(2) may not be administratively
approved. Each county shall maintain on its website a policy containing
procedures and expectations for administrative approval pursuant to this
subsection.
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f 1. O A county must consider reducing parking requirements for a
proposed development authorized under this subsection if the development
is located within one-quarter one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined
in the county's land development code, and the major transit stop is
accessible from the development.
2. A county must reduce parking requirements by at least 20 percent for
a proposed development authorized under this subsection if the develop-
ment:
a. Is located within one-half mile of a major transportation hub that is
accessible from the proposed development by safe, pedestrian-friendly
means, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, elevated pedestrian or bike paths,
or other multimodal design features; and
b. Has available parking within 600 feet of the proposed development
which may consist of options such as on-street parking, parking lots, or
parking garages available for use by residents of the proposed development.
However, a county may not require that the available parking compensate
for the reduction in parking requirements.
3. A county must eliminate parking requirements for a proposed mixed-
use residential development authorized under this subsection within an
area recognized by the county as a transit-oriented development or area, as
provided in paragraph (h).
4. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "major transportation hub"
means any transit station, whether bus, train, or light rail, which is served
by public transit with a mix of other transportation options.
b(4) For proposed multifamily developments in an unincorporated area
zoned for commercial or industrial use which is within the boundaries of a
multicounty independent special district that was created to provide
municipal services and is not authorized to levy ad valorem taxes, and
less than 20 percent of the land area within such district is designated for
commercial or industrial use, a county must authorize, as provided in this
subsection, such development only if the development is mixed-use
residential.
(h) A proposed development authorized under this subsection which is
located within a transit-oriented development or area, as recognized by the
county, must be mixed-use residential and otherwise comply with require-
ments of the county's regulations applicable to the transit-oriented devel-
opment or area except for use, height, density, floor area ratio, and parking
as provided in this subsection or as otherwise agreed to by the county and the
applicant for the development.
Ci)�g} Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a development
authorized under this subsection must comply with all applicable state and
local laws and regulations.
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(i)1. Nothing in this subsection precludes a county from granting a
bonus, variance, conditional use, or other special exception for height,
density, or floor area ratio in addition to the height, density, and floor area
ratio requirements in this subsection.
2. Nothing in this subsection precludes a proposed development author-
ized under this subsection from receiving a bonus for density, height, or floor
area ratio pursuant to an ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction where
the proposed development is located if the proposed development satisfies
the conditions to receive the bonus except for any condition which conflicts
with this subsection. If a proposed development qualifies for such bonus, the
bonus must be administratively approved by the county and no further
action by the board of county commissioners is required.
fk)Q0 This subsection does not apply to:
1. Airport-impacted areas as provided in s. 333.03.
2. Property defined as recreational and commercial working waterfront
in s. 342.201(2(b) in any area zoned as industrial.
LI ) This subsection expires October 1, 2033.
(8) Any development authorized under paragraph (7)(a) must be treated
as a conforming use even after the expiration of subsection (7) and the
development's affordability period as provided in paragraph (7)(a), notwith-
standing the county's comprehensive plan, future land use designation, or
zoning. If at any point during the development's affordability period the
development violates the affordability period requirement provided in
paragraph (7)(a), the development must be allowed a reasonable time to
cure such violation. If the violation is not cured within a reasonable time, the
development must be treated as a nonconforming use.
Section 2. Subsection (7) of section 166.04151, Florida Statutes, is
amended, and subsection (8) is added to that section, to read:
166.04151 Affordable housing.—
(7)(a) A municipality must authorize multifamily and mixed-use resi-
dential as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or
mixed use if at least 40 percent of the residential units in a proposed
multifamily rental development are rental units that, for a period of at least
30 years, are affordable as defined in s. 420.0004. Notwithstanding any other
law, local ordinance, or regulation to the contrary, a municipality may not
require a proposed multifamily development to obtain a zoning or land use
change, special exception, conditional use approval, variance, or compre-
hensive plan amendment for the building height, zoning, and densities
authorized under this subsection. For mixed-use residential projects, at
least 65 percent of the total square footage must be used for residential
purposes.
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(b) A municipality may not restrict the density of a proposed develop-
ment authorized under this subsection below the highest currently allowed
density on any land in the municipality where residential development is
allowed under the municipality's land development regulations. For
purposes of this paragraph, the term "highest currently allowed density"
does not include the density of any building that met the requirements of
this subsection or the density of any building that has received any bonus,
variance, or other special exception for density provided in the munici-
pality's land development regulations as an incentive for development.
(c) A municipality may not restrict the floor area ratio of a proposed
development authorized under this subsection below 150 percent of the
highest currently allowed floor area ratio on any land in the municipality
where development is allowed under the municipality's land development
regulations. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "highest currently
allowed floor area ratio" does not include the floor area ratio of any building
that met the requirements of this subsection or the floor area ratio of any
building that has received any bonus,variance, or other special exception for
floor area ratio provided in the municipality's land development regulations
as an incentive for development. For purposes of this subsection, the term
"floor area ratio" includes floor lot ratio.
td)L e0 A municipality may not restrict the height of a proposed
development authorized under this subsection below the highest currently
allowed height for a commercial or residential building development.located
in its jurisdiction within 1 mile of the proposed development or 3 stories,
whichever is higher. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "highest
currently allowed height" does not include the height of any building that
met the requirements of this subsection or the height of any building that
has received any bonus, variance, or other special exception for height
provided in the municipality's land development regulations as an incentive
for development.
2. If the proposed development is adjacent to, on two or more sides, a
parcel zoned for single-family residential use that is within a single-family
residential development with at least 25 contiguous single-family homes,the
municipality may restrict the height of the proposed development to 150
percent of the tallest building on any property adjacent to the proposed
development, the highest currently allowed height for the property provided
in the municipality's land development regulations, or 3 stories,whichever is
higher. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "adjacent to" means
those properties sharing more than one point of a property line, but does not
include properties separated by a public road.
fee){d) A proposed development authorized under this subsection must be
administratively approved and no further action by the governing body of
the municipality is required if the development satisfies the municipality's
land development regulations for multifamily developments in areas zoned
for such use and is otherwise consistent with the comprehensive plan, with
the exception of provisions establishing allowable densities,floor area ratios,
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height, and land use. Such land development regulations include,but are not
limited to, regulations relating to setbacks and parking requirements. A
proposed development located within one-quarter mile of a military
installation identified in s. 163.3175(2) may not be administratively
approved. Each municipality shall maintain on its website a policy contain-
ing procedures and expectations for administrative approval pursuant to
this subsection.
f L e) A municipality must consider reducing parking requirements for
a proposed development authorized under this subsection if the development
is located within one-quarter one hal mile of a maj o transit stop, as defined
in the municipality's land development code, and the major transit stop is
accessible from the development.
2. A municipality must reduce parking requirements by at least 20
percent for a proposed development authorized under this subsection if the
development:
a. Is located within one-half mile of a major transportation hub that is
accessible from the proposed development by safe, pedestrian-friendly
means, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, elevated pedestrian or bike paths,
or other multimodal design features.
b. Has available parking within 600 feet of the proposed development
which may consist of options such as on-street parking, parking lots, or
parking garages available for use by residents of the proposed development.
However, a municipality may not require that the available parkin
compensate for the reduction in parking requirements.
3. A municipality must eliminate parking requirements for a proposed
mixed-use residential development authorized under this subsection within
an area recognized by the municipality as a transit-oriented development or
area, as provided in paragraph (h).
4. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "major transportation hub"
means any transit station, whether bus, train, or light rail, which is served
by public transit with a mix of other transportation options.
�g� A municipality that designates less than 20 percent of the land area
within its jurisdiction for commercial or industrial use must authorize a
proposed multifamily development as provided in this subsection in areas
zoned for commercial or industrial use only if the proposed multifamily
development is mixed-use residential.
(h) A proposed development authorized under this subsection which is
located within a transit-oriented development or area, as recognized by the
municipality, must be mixed-use residential and otherwise comply with
requirements of the municipality's regulations applicable to the transit-
oriented development or area except for use, height, density, floor area ratio,
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and parking as provided in this subsection or as otherwise agreed to by the
municipality and the applicant for the development.
Ci)�o Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a development
authorized under this subsection must comply with all applicable state and
local laws and regulations.
(i)1. Nothing in this subsection precludes a municipality from granting a
bonus, variance, conditional use, or other special exception to height,
density, or floor area ratio in addition to the height, density, and floor
area ratio requirements in this subsection.
2. Nothing in this subsection precludes a proposed development author-
ized under this subsection from receiving a bonus for density, height, or floor
area ratio pursuant to an ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction where
the proposed development is located if the proposed development satisfies
the conditions to receive the bonus except for any condition which conflicts
with this subsection. If a proposed development qualifies for such bonus, the
bonus must be administratively approved by the municipality and no further
action by the governing body of the municipality is required.
WOO This subsection does not apply to:
1. Airport-impacted areas as provided in s. 333.03.
2. Property defined as recreational and commercial working waterfront
in s. 342.201(2)(b) in any area zoned as industrial.
UX� This subsection expires October 1, 2033.
(8) Any development authorized under paragraph (7)(a) must be treated
as a conforming use even after the expiration of subsection (7) and the
development's affordability period as provided in paragraph (7)(a), notwith-
standing the municipality's comprehensive plan, future land use designa-
tion, or zoning. If at any point during the development's affordability period
the development violates the affordability period requirement provided in
paragraph(7)(a), the development must be allowed a reasonable time to cure
such violation. If the violation is not cured within a reasonable time, the
development must be treated as a nonconforming use.
Section 3. An applicant for a proposed development authorized under s.
125.01055(7) or s. 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes, who submitted an
application, written request, or notice of intent to utilize such provisions
to the county or municipality and which has been received by the county or
municipality, as applicable, before the effective date of this act may notify
the county or municipality by July 1, 2024, of its intent to proceed under the
provisions of s. 125.01055(7) or s. 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes, as they
existed at the time of submittal. A county or municipality shall allow an
applicant who submitted such application, written request, or notice of
intent before the effective date of this act the opportunity to submit a revised
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application, written request, or notice of intent to account for the changes
made by this act.
Section 4. Subsection (3) of section 196.1978, Florida Statutes, is
amended to read:
196.1978 Affordable housing property exemption.—
(3)(a) As used in this subsection, the term:
1. "Corporation" means the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
2. "Newly constructed" means an improvement to real property which
was substantially completed within 5 years before the date of an applicant's
first submission of a request for a certification notice o� appheatien for a
pursuant to this subsection e^+i^„, 7T•'^i^�^�r^N rlier.
3. "Substantially completed" has the same meaning as in s. 192.042(1).
(b) Notwithstanding ss. 196.195 and 196.196, portions of property in a
multifamily project are considered property used for a charitable purpose
and are eligible to receive an ad valorem property tax exemption if such
portions meet all of the following conditions:
1. Provide affordable housing to natural persons or families meeting the
income limitations provided in paragraph (d)_;
2.a. Are within a newly constructed multifamily project that contains
more than 70 units dedicated to housing natural persons or families meeting
the income limitations provided in paragraph (d); or
b. Are within a newly constructed multifamily project in an area of
critical state concern, as designated by s. 380.0552 or chapter 28-36, Florida
Administrative Code, which contains more than 10 units dedicated to
housing natural persons or families meeting the income limitations provided
in paragraph (d). and
3. Are rented for an amount that does not exceed the amount as specified
by the most recent multifamily rental programs income and rent limit chart
posted by the corporation and derived from the Multifamily Tax Subsidy
Projects Income Limits published by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development or 90 percent of the fair market value rent
as determined by a rental market study meeting the requirements of
paragraph (1) (ter), whichever is less.
(c) If a unit that in the previous year received qualified the exemption
under this subsection and was occupied by a tenant is vacant on January 1,
the vacant unit is eligible for the exemption if the use of the unit is restricted
to providing affordable housing that would otherwise meet the requirements
of this subsection and a reasonable effort is made to lease the unit to eligible
persons or families.
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(d)1. The property appraiser shall exempt:
a. Seventy-five percent of the assessed value of the units in multifamily
projects that meet the requirements of this subsection and are Qualified
property used to house natural persons or families whose annual household
income is greater than 80 percent but not more than 120 percent of the
median annual adjusted gross income for households within the metropo-
litan statistical area or, if not within a metropolitan statistical area, within
the county in which the person or family resides; and, must receive d
valorem property tax exemption of 75 pereent of the assessed value-.
b.2-. From ad valorem property taxes the units in multifamily projects
that meet the requirements of this subsection and are Qualified property
used to house natural persons or families whose annual household income
does not exceed 80 percent of the median annual adjusted gross income for
households within the metropolitan statistical area or, if not within a
metropolitan statistical area, within the county in which the person or
family resides, ; exempt from as vale-rem property +a�r„n
2. When determining the value of a unit for purposes of applying an
exemption pursuant to this paragraph, the property ppraiser must include
in such valuation the proportionate share of the residential common areas,
including the land, fairly attributable to such unit.
(e) To be eligible to receive an exemption under this subsection, a
property owner must submit an application on a form prescribed by the
department by March 1 for the exemption, accompanied by a certification
notice from the corporation to the property appraiser. The property
appraiser shall review the application and determine whether the applicant
meets all of the requirements of this subsection and is entitled to an
exemption. A property appraiser may request and review additional
information necessary to make such determination. A property appraiser
may grant an exemption only for a property for which the corporation has
issued a certification notice and which the property appraiser determines is
entitled to an exemption.
(f) To receive a certification notice, a property owner must submit a
request to the corporation €or eertifreation on a form provided by the
corporation which includes all of the following:
1. The most recently completed rental market study meeting the
requirements of paragraph (1) 4n).
2. A list of the units for which the property owner seeks an exemption.
3. The rent amount received by the property owner for each unit for
which the property owner seeks an exemption. If a unit is vacant and
qualifies for an exemption under paragraph (c), the property owner must
provide evidence of the published rent amount for each vacant unit.
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4. A sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, from the applicant
restricting the property for a period of not less than 3 years to housing
persons or families who meet the income limitations under this subsection.
(g) The corporation shall review the request for a certification notice and
certify whether a property that meets the amity criteria of paragraphs
(b) and (c) this subseetio . A determination by the corporation regarding a
request for a certification notice does not constitute a grant of an exemption
pursuant to this subsection or final agency action pursuant to chapter 120.
1. If the corporation determines that the property meets the amity
criteria for an exemption under this subseetion, the corporation must send a
certification notice to the property owner and the property appraiser.
2. If the corporation determines that the property does not meet the
sty criteria, the corporation must notify the property owner and
include the reasons for such determination.
(h) The corporation shall post on its website the deadline to submit a
request for a certification notice. The deadline must allow adequate time for
a property owner to submit a timely application for exemption to the
property appraiser.
(i) The property appf aiser shall review the applieation and determine i
the appheant is entitled to an exemption.A property . . �nay grant
exemption only for a property for whieh the eorpo-ration has issue
�) If the property appraiser determines that for any year during the
immediately previous 10 years a person who was not entitled to an
exemption under this subsection was granted such an exemption, the
property appraiser must serve upon the owner a notice of intent to record in
the public records of the county a notice of tax lien against any property
owned by that person in the county, and that property must be identified in
the notice of tax lien. Any property owned by the taxpayer and situated in
this state is subject to the taxes exempted by the improper exemption, plus a
penalty of 50 percent of the unpaid taxes for each year and interest at a rate
of 15 percent per annum. If an exemption is improperly granted as a result of
a clerical mistake or an omission by the property appraiser, the property
owner improperly receiving the exemption may not be assessed a penalty or
interest.
WOO Units subject to an agreement with the corporation pursuant to
chapter 420 recorded in the official records of the county in which the
property is located to provide housing to natural persons or families meeting
the extremely-low-income, very-low-income, or low-income limits specified
in s. 420.0004 are not eligible for this exemption.
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A4 Property receiving an exemption pursuant to s. 196.1979 or units
used as a transient public lodging establishment as defined in s. 509.013 are
is not eligible for this exemption.
U4n4 A rental market study submitted as required by subparagraph (f)
1. „aragr p f) must identify the fair market value rent of each unit for
which a property owner seeks an exemption. Only a certified general
appraiser as defined in s. 475.611 may issue a rental market study. The
certified general appraiser must be independent of the property owner who
requests the rental market study. In preparing the rental market study, a
certified general appraiser shall comply with the standards of professional
practice pursuant to part II of chapter 475 and use comparable property
within the same geographic area and of the same type as the property for
which the exemption is sought. A rental market study must have been
completed within 3 years before submission of the application.
�� The corporation may adopt rules to implement this section.
WA-0 This subsection first applies to the 2024 tax roll and is repealed
December 31, 2059.
Section 5. Present subsections (6) and (7) of section 196.1979, Florida
Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (8) and (9), respectively, new
subsections (6) and (7) are added to that section, and paragraph (b) of
subsection (1), subsection (2), paragraphs (d), (f), and (1) of subsection (3),
and subsection (5) of that section are amended, to read:
196.1979 County and municipal affordable housing property exemption.
(1)
(b) Qualified property may receive an ad valorem property tax exemp-
tion of:
1. Up to 75 percent of the assessed value of each residential unit used to
provide affordable housing if fewer than 100 percent of the multifamily
project's residential units are used to provide affordable housing meeting the
requirements of this section.
2. Up to 100 percent of the assessed value of each residential unit used to
provide affordable housing if 100 percent of the multifamily project's
residential units are used to provide affordable housing meeting the
requirements of this section.
(2) If a residential unit that in the previous year received qualified �w
the exemption under this section and was occupied by a tenant is vacant on
January 1, the vacant unit may qualify for the exemption under this section
if the use of the unit is restricted to providing affordable housing that would
otherwise meet the requirements of this section and a reasonable effort is
made to lease the unit to eligible persons or families.
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(3) An ordinance granting the exemption authorized by this section
must:
(d) Require the local entity to verify and certify property that meets the
requirements of the ordinance as qualified property and forward the
certification to the property owner and the property appraiser. If the local
entity denies the application for certification exemption, it must notify the
applicant and include reasons for the denial.
(f) Require the property owner to submit an application for exemption,
on a form prescribed by the department, accompanied by the certification of
qualified property, to the property appraiser no later than the deadline
specified in s. 196.011 Mareh
(1) Require the county or municipality to post on its website a list of
^end properties receiving the exemption for the purpose of facilitating
access to affordable housing.
(5) An ordinance adopted under this section must expire before the
fourth January 1 after adoption; however, the board of county commis-
sioners or the governing body of the municipality may adopt a new ordinance
to renew the exemption. The board of county commissioners or the governing
body of the municipality shall deliver a copy of an ordinance adopted under
this section to the department and the property appraiser within 10 days
after its adoption, but no later than January 1 of the year such exemption
will take effect. If the ordinance expires or is repealed, the board of county
commissioners or the governing body of the municipality must notify the
department and the property appraiser within 10 days after its expiration or
repeal, but no later than January 1 of the year the repeal or expiration of
such exemption will take effect.
(6) The property appraiser shall review each application for exemption
and determine whether the applicant meets all of the requirements of this
section and is entitled to an exemption. A property appraiser may request
and review additional information necessary to make such determination. A
property appraiser may grant an exemption only for a property for which the
local entity has certified as qualified property and which the property
appraiser determines is entitled to an exemption.
(7) When determining the value of a unit for purposes of applying an
exemption pursuant to this section, the property appraiser must include in
such valuation the proportionate share of the residential common areas,
including the land, fairly attributable to such unit.
Section 6. The amendments made by this act to ss. 196.1978 and
196.1979, Florida Statutes, are intended to be remedial and clarifying in
nature and apply retroactively to January, 2024.
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Section 7. Present subsection (5) of section 333.03, Florida Statutes, is
redesignated as subsection (6), and a new subsection (5) is added to that
section, to read:
333.03 Requirement to adopt airport zoning regulations.—
(5) Sections 125.01055(7) and 166.04151(7) do not apply to any of the
following:
(a) A proposed development near a runway within one-quarter of a mile
laterally from the runway edge and within an area that is the width of one-
quarter of a mile extending at right angles from the end of the runwayfor or a
distance of 10,000 feet of any existing airport runway or planned airport
runway identified in the local government's airport master plan.
(b) A proposed development within any airport noise zone identified in
the federal land use compatibility table or in a land-use zoning or airport
noise regulation adopted by the local government.
(c) A proposed development that exceeds maximum height restrictions
identified in the political subdivision's airport zoning regulation adopted
pursuant to this section.
Section 8. Subsection (35) of section 420.507, Florida Statutes, is
amended to read:
420.507 Powers of the corporation.—The corporation shall have all the
powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and
provisions of this part, including the following powers which are in addition
to all other powers granted by other provisions of this part:
(35) To preclude any applicant, sponsor, or affiliate of an applicant or
sponsor from further participation in any of the corporation's programs as
provided in s. 420.518, any appheant eaffiliate of an appheant whieh has
made a material misrepfesentation in fraudulent aet*
eonneetionw=th any apphea;,�a eerperut egra .
Section 9. Subsection (3) of section 420.5096, Florida Statutes, is
amended to read:
420.5096 Florida Hometown Hero Program.—
(3) For loans made available pursuant to s. 420.507(23)(a)1. or 2., the
corporation may underwrite and make those mortgage loans through the
program to persons or families who have household incomes that do not
exceed 150 percent of the state median income or local median income,
whichever is greater. A borrower must be seeking to purchase a home as a
primary residence; must be a first-time homebuyer and a Florida resident;
and must be employed full-time by a Florida-based employer. The borrower
must provide documentation of full-time employment; or full-time status for
self-employed individuals, of 35 1- ours or more per wee . The requirement to
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be a first-time homebuyer does not apply to a borrower who is an active duty
servicemember of a branch of the armed forces or the Florida National
Guard, as defined in s. 250.01, or a veteran.
Section 10. Section 420.518, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
420.518 Preclusion from participation in corporation programs Fraudu
teetia
(1) An applicant, a sponsor, or an affiliate of an applicant or a sponsor
may be precluded from participation in any corporation program if the
applicant or affiliate of the applicant has:
(a) Made a material misrepresentation or engaged in fraudulent actions
in connection with any corporation program.
(b) Been convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which
directly relates to the financing, construction, or management of affordable
housing or the fraudulent procurement of state or federal funds. The record
of a conviction certified or authenticated in such form as to be admissible in
evidence under the laws of the state shall be admissible as prima facie
evidence of such guilt.
(c) Been excluded from any federal funding program related to the
provision of housing, including debarment from participation in federal
housing programs by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
(d) Been excluded from any federal or Florida procurement programs.
(e) Offered or given consideration, other than the consideration to
provide affordable housing, with respect to a local contribution.
(f) Demonstrated a pattern of noncompliance and a failure to correct any
such noncompliance after notice from the corporation in the construction,
operation, or management of one or more developments funded through a
corporation program.
(g) Materially or repeatedly violated any condition imposed by the
corporation in connection with the administration of a corporation program,
including a land use restriction agreement, an extended use agreement, or
any other financing or regulatory agreement with the corporation.
(2) Upon a determination by the board of directors of the corporation that
an applicant or affiliate of the applicant be precluded from participation in
any corporation program, the board may issue an order taking any or all of
the following actions:
(a) Preclude such applicant or affiliate from applying for funding from
any corporation program for a specified period. The period may be a specified
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period of time or permanent in nature. With regard to establishing the
duration, the board shall consider the facts and circumstances, inclusive of
the compliance history of the applicant or affiliate of the applicant, the type
of action under subsection (1), and the degree of harm to the corporation's
programs that has been or may be done.
(b) Revoke any funding previously awarded by the corporation for any
development for which construction or rehabilitation has not commenced.
(3) Before any order issued under this section can be final, an admin-
istrative complaint must be served on the applicant, affiliate of the
applicant, or its registered agent that provides notification of findings of
the board, the intended action, and the opportunity to request a proceeding
pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57.
(4) Any funding, allocation of federal housing credits, credit under-
writing procedures, or application review for any development for which
construction or rehabilitation has not commenced may be suspended by the
corporation upon the service of an administrative complaint on the
applicant, affiliate of the applicant, or its registered agent. The suspension
shall be effective from the date the administrative complaint is served until
an order issued by the corporation in regard to that complaint becomes final.
Section 11. For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, from the funds received and
deposited into the General Revenue Fund from the state's allocation from
the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund created under the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, the sum of $100
million in nonrecurring funds is appropriated to the State Housing Trust
Fund for use by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to implement the
Florida Hometown Hero Program established in s. 420.5096, Florida
Statutes.
Section 12. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.
Approved by the Governor May 16, 2024.
Filed in Office Secretary of State May 16, 2024.
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