Florida S756: Affordable Housing

What the bill says

An act relating to affordable housing; amending s. 125.01055, F.S.; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 166.04151, F.S.; requiring that certain incentives be used for the construction of affordable housing; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 196.1978, F.S.; decreasing the maximum median income used to determine eligibility for certain tax incentives…

From the introduced text, December 4, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to affordable housing; amending s. 125.01055, F.S.; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 166.04151, F.S.; requiring that certain incentives be used for the construction of affordable housing; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 196.1978, F.S.; decreasing the maximum median income used to determine eligibility for certain tax incentives; amending s. 201.02, F.S.; specifying that documentary stamp taxes do not apply to deeds, transfers, or conveyances of residential property to first-time homebuyers; defining the term "first-time homebuyer"; amending s. 201.08, F.S.; specifying that documentary stamp taxes do not apply to certain documents executed by a first time homebuyer in connection with the purchase of a principal residence; defining the term "first-time homebuyer"; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subsection (7) of section 125.01055, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 125.01055 Affordable housing.-- (7)(a) A county must authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use, and in portions of any flexibly zoned area such as a …

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Sponsors

• Davis, Tracie (D, SD-005) · primary sponsor
• Davis (D) · primary sponsor
• Davis, Bracy (D)
• Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015)
• Arrington, Kristen (D, SD-025)
• Smith, Carlos (D, SD-017)
• Smith, David (R, HD-038)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Community Affairs
2. January 13, 2026: Introduced
3. December 16, 2025: Referred to Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Rules
4. December 4, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is S756?

S756 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Affordable Housing.

What does S756 do?

In its own words: An act relating to affordable housing; amending s. 125.01055, F.S.; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 166.04151, F.S.; requiring that certain incentives be used for the construction of affordable housing; increasing the length of time that certain rental units must remain affordable in order to qualify for a specified zoning variance; amending s. 196.1978, F.S.; decreasing the maximum median income used to determine eligibility for certain tax incentives…

What is the status of S756?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Community Affairs (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S756?

Davis, Tracie (D, SD-005), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S756?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/756