Chapter No. 2026-179; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 962 (Ch. 2026-163)
Summary
The bill forces Florida counties and municipalities to treat multifamily and mixed‑use residential projects as allowed uses in commercial, industrial and flexible zoning areas, provided a set of affordability and ownership conditions are met. It also adds anti‑discrimination protections, gives local governments new density‑bonus tools, lets certain taxing authorities opt out of property‑tax exemptions, and orders a study of mezzanine financing and tiny homes. The changes apply retroactively to 2024 and take effect on July 1 2026.
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