Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1602: Housing for Veterans
Status: Chaptered, June 12, 2026
Creating the "Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program Act"; establishing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requiring a landlord to submit to the contracted program administrator required documentation within a specified time period to apply for funding; authorizing a landlord to apply for up to a specified dollar amount from the funds, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to housing for veterans; creating s. 83.684, F.S.; providing a short title; defining terms; establishing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requiring the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities and persons, to establish and oversee specified aspects of the pilot program; providing the responsibilities of the corporation for the pilot program; requiring contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of the pilot program…
From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:
An act relating to housing for veterans; creating s. 83.684, F.S.; providing a short title; defining terms; establishing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requiring the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities and persons, to establish and oversee specified aspects of the pilot program; providing the responsibilities of the corporation for the pilot program; requiring contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of the pilot program; authorizing certain landlords to apply to a contracted program administrator to request funding under certain circumstances; requiring a landlord to submit to the contracted program administrator required documentation within a specified time period to apply for funding; requiring certain case managers to assist the contracted program administrator; requiring the contracted program administrator to maintain and provide certain documentation to the corporation; requiring the entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizing the corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, and documentation provided by specified entities; authorizing a landlord to apply for up to a specified dollar amount from the funds; providing requirements to apply for funding; providing that funding for the pilot program is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; authorizing the corporation to suspend the acceptance of applications under certain circumstances; requiring specified notice; requiring the corporation to …