Florida H1143 revises land development regulations to increase housing supply and affordability.

Florida H1143 amends land development regulations to address rising home prices and housing shortages. It establishes the Florida Starter Homes Act, prohibiting local governments from adopting regulations on residential lots smaller than 1,200 square feet without a compelling governmental interest. It limits criteria for lot split applications, such as minimum lot size and setbacks. The bill also restricts local governments from requiring more than one parking space per residential unit for lots under 4,000 square feet and near public transit stops.

Florida H1143 revises land development regulations to increase housing supply and affordability.

Florida H1143 amends land development regulations to address rising home prices and housing shortages. It establishes the Florida Starter Homes Act, prohibiting local governments from adopting regulations on residential lots smaller than 1,200 square feet without a compelling governmental interest. It limits criteria for lot split applications, such as minimum lot size and setbacks. The bill also restricts local governments from requiring more than one parking space per residential unit for lots under 4,000 square feet and near public transit stops.