Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla....more
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”) recently published the 2025 Income Limits and Rent Limits. These figures reflect more than a 9% increase in most jurisdictions’ rent limits applicable to qualifying Live Local...more
On February 28, 2024, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”), previously unanimously approved by the Florida Senate by a vote of 112 to 1. SB 328, regarded as the Live Local Act 2024 (“LLA...more
2/29/2024
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As expected, within days of the opening day of the 2024 Legislative Session came two proposed “clarification glitch” bills containing several proposed amendments to the Live Local Act. Senate Bill 328, sponsored by Senator...more
2/2/2024
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The Live Local Act (S.B. 102) incorporated relief from sales tax for building materials used in eligible residential units that have a recorded FHFC agreement.
What Residential Units Qualify: An eligible residential unit...more
4/18/2023
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More Density, More Height and Less Bureaucracy -
The Live Local Act (“Live Local” or the “Act”) makes unprecedented changes to zoning law that impact and limit local government power....more