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FL H0923

FL H0923
Housing


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to housing; amending s. 196.1978, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; revising eligibility requirements for a specified affordable housing tax exemption; authorizing certain adaptive reuse projects to be eligible for a certain tax exemption; revising the period of time to determine eligibility for such exemption; providing that certain property owners continue to be eligible for such exemption if certain conditions are met; authorizing subsequent property owners to continue receiving such exemption; providing requirements for receiving a certification notice; authorizing specified actions by foreclosed property owners; requiring property appraisers to issue certain letters; providing that projects that have received such letters may continue receiving a specified tax exemption and may begin receiving such exemption on a specified date; revising requirements for taxing authorities; prohibiting such authorities from using specified emergency enactment procedures for specified purposes; requiring certain projects and developments to continue to be exempt from specified ordinances and resolutions; authorizing certain projects a cause of action to recover specified relief; revising penalties that must be hb923-00 included in a certain land use restriction; providing applicability; amending s. 196.1979, F.S.; providing a definition for the term "adaptive reuse project"; revising eligibility requirements for a specified tax exemption; authorizing certain developments to abate certain future ad valorem property taxes by paying a specified amount at the time a building permit is issued; requiring the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to adopt certain rules; amending s. 212.055, F.S.; revising the types of expenditures for which the proceeds of a specified surtax may be used; amending s. 213.053, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Revenue to share certain information with specified parties; amending s. 220.02, F.S.; revising the order in which credits against specified taxes may be taken; amending s. 220.13, F.S.; revising adjustments for adjusted federal income; amending s. 220.197, F.S.; providing a short title; providing definitions; authorizing a tax credit for qualified expenses incurred for a specified purpose beginning on a certain date; providing applicability; prohibiting a taxpayer from receiving more than a specified amount in tax credits for a single project; providing eligibility requirements for such tax credit; authorizing forfeiture of such tax credit under hb923-00 certain circumstances; authorizing the carryforward of such tax credit; authorizing the sale or transfer of such tax credit under certain conditions; authorizing the department to conduct audits; authorizing the Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State to assist in such audits; authorizing forfeiture of certain tax credits under certain circumstances; requiring repayment of certain funds into a specified account; requiring the filing of an amended revenue in specified circumstances; authorizing the department to issue a notice of deficiency in certain circumstances; providing applicability; requiring the department to submit a certain annual report; providing reporting requirements; providing department duties in administering a specified tax credit program; authorizing the Department of Revenue, the Division of Historical Resources, and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to adopt rules; amending s. 420.503, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "qualified contract"; amending s. 420.50871, F.S.; revising the types of affordable housing projects funded by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; prohibiting the corporation from requiring certain projects to use specified tax credits or financing; amending s. 420.50872, F.S.; prohibiting projects financed through hb923-00 the Live Local Program from being required to use specified tax credits or financing; amending s. 624.509, F.S.; revising the order of credits and deductions taken against a specified tax; providing applicability; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive housing-related reforms aimed at promoting affordable and historic housing development in Florida. The legislation creates a new Florida Housing Revitalization Act that provides a 20% tax credit for rehabilitating certified historic structures, with credits available beginning in 2026 and capped at $2.5 million per project. The bill expands affordable housing tax exemptions for multifamily projects, including new definitions for "adaptive reuse projects" that convert non-residential buildings into housing. Property owners can now receive tax exemptions for projects with as few as 20% affordable units, and the exemption can be maintained even if initial tenants' incomes increase. The legislation also allows for more flexibility in how housing projects can be financed, prohibiting the Florida Housing Finance Corporation from mandating specific tax credits or financing methods. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for transferring tax credits between taxpayers and establishes detailed reporting requirements to track the impact of these housing initiatives, including metrics on job creation, housing units created, and property value changes. The tax credits are specifically tied to creating affordable or workforce housing, with provisions for potential forfeiture if housing requirements are not maintained for at least five years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Ways & Means Committee (on 06/16/2025)

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