Bill > H0853

This bill modifies regulations for mobile home parks in Florida, expanding local government authority to enforce codes and clarifying responsibilities of mobile home park owners and mobile home owners. The bill authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt and enforce local laws related to mobile home park lot tenancies, and allows code enforcement officers to cite violations to park owners or home owners. For park owners, new obligations include maintaining up-to-date records about mobile home owners, ensuring mobile homes have current registrations, requiring removal of unauthorized exterior modifications, and maintaining utility connections and common areas. Mobile home owners are now required to comply with building, housing, fire, and health codes, keep their lots clean and sanitary, and receive written approval for exterior modifications. The bill also establishes a process for local governments to bring administrative or civil proceedings against park owners if they fail to address code violations on mobile home lots after receiving written notice. Importantly, the bill removes a previous provision that made mobile home owners responsible for all local government fines, instead placing more responsibility on park owners to address and correct violations. The changes aim to improve maintenance, safety, and accountability in mobile home parks, with the new regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/853