Bill Summary

by Rosenwald, Daley Co Sponsors: Alvarez, J., Daniels, Dunkley, Eskamani, Hunschofsky, López, Valdés, Spencer, Tendrich CS Sponsors: Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee, Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, Commerce Committee

Housing for Veterans: Establishes Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requires Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities & persons, to oversee specified aspects of pilot program; provides responsibilities of corporation for pilot program; requires contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of pilot program; authorizes certain landlords to apply to contracted program administrator to request funding from Vacancy Relief & Risk Mitigation Trust Fund; provides purpose of such trust fund; provides requirements to request funding from trust fund; requires certain case managers to assist contracted program administrator; requires contracted program administrator to maintain & provide certain documentation to corporation; requires entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizes corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, & documentation provided by specified entities; provides that funding for pilot program is awarded on first-come, first-served basis; authorizes corporation to suspend acceptance of applications; requires specified notice. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

   H Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
   H Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
   H Commerce Committee