Florida S0048 aims to enhance affordable housing by evaluating mezzanine finance and tiny homes, and allowing accessory dwelling units.

Florida S0048 directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to assess the use of mezzanine finance and tiny homes for affordable housing. The bill also mandates local governments to adopt ordinances allowing accessory dwelling units, which must be taxed separately if rented. It prohibits certain restrictions on accessory dwelling units and requires density bonus incentives for landowners donating property for affordable housing. The bill includes definitions for terms like "consumer report" and "reusable tenant screening report.

Florida S0048 aims to enhance affordable housing by evaluating mezzanine finance and tiny homes, and allowing accessory dwelling units.

Florida S0048 directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to assess the use of mezzanine finance and tiny homes for affordable housing. The bill also mandates local governments to adopt ordinances allowing accessory dwelling units, which must be taxed separately if rented. It prohibits certain restrictions on accessory dwelling units and requires density bonus incentives for landowners donating property for affordable housing. The bill includes definitions for terms like "consumer report" and "reusable tenant screening report.