Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee for a special budget session and the outcome could directly impact housing, affordability, insurance mitigation, and long term growth across the state. 🏡
Several key real estate and housing programs...
💰 Hometown Heroes Housing Program
The Senate proposed $75 million while the House proposed $50 million to support homeownership assistance for frontline workers.
🛠️ My Safe Florida Home & Condo Programs
Lawmakers are considering rolling over hundreds of millions in unused funds to continue helping homeowners strengthen properties against storms and lower insurance risks.
🏘️ Affordable Housing
Both chambers support full funding for SHIP and SAIL programs, which help expand affordable housing opportunities statewide.
🌊 Infrastructure & Environmental Projects
Funding discussions also include Everglades restoration, flood mitigation, sea level rise planning, wastewater improvements, and beach protection projects.
Lawmakers are also advancing legislation aimed at reducing permitting delays for properties using septic systems, which could help speed up construction timelines in some areas.
The special session runs through May 29, with Florida’s new fiscal year beginning July 1.
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