CS/CS/CS/HB 943: Real Property and Land Use and Development
GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee ; Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee ; Lopez, V. ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Alvarez, J. ; Barnaby ; Salzman
Real Property and Land Use and Development; Authorizes board of county commissioners & governing body of municipality, respectively, to approve development of housing that is affordable on parcels owned by religious institutions; prohibits counties & municipalities, respectively, from requiring proposed multifamily development to obtain transfer of density or development units, requiring specified percentage of total square footage of mixed-residential projects be used for nonresidential purposes, restricting density of proposed development below highest density, restricting floor area ratio of proposed development below certain percentage of highest floor area ratio & restricting height of proposed development below highest height; requires counties & municipalities, respectively, to reduce parking requirements by specified percentage; prohibits counties & municipalities, respectively, from imposing or enforcing certain building moratorium; requires local government to designate certain property as historic by adoption of local preservation ordinance; establishes state policy to support affordable workforce housing for employees of health care facilities & governmental entities.
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 4/29/2025 House - Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1730
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/29/2025 House - Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1730
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/24/2025 House • Filed
3/2/2025 House • Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
• Referred to Commerce Committee
• Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
3/4/2025 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/21/2025 House • Added to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee agenda
3/25/2025 House • Favorable with CS by Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
3/28/2025 House • Reported out of Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
3/31/2025 House • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Referred to Commerce Committee
• Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
4/7/2025 House • Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
4/9/2025 House • Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
4/10/2025 House • Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
4/11/2025 House • Referred to Commerce Committee
• Now in Commerce Committee
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
4/21/2025 House • Added to Commerce Committee agenda
4/22/2025 House • Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
• Reported out of Commerce Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
4/24/2025 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
• Added to Second Reading Calendar
4/29/2025 House • Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1730
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CS/CS/CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/22/2025 at 4:24 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (6)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 923 Housing Lopez Compare Last Action: 3/4/2025 H 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) 
H 995 (c2) Areas of Critical State Concern Ways & Means Committee Compare Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received
S 180 (e1) Emergency Preparedness and Response DiCeglie Compare Last Action: 4/29/2025 S In returning messages
S 1326 (c2) Areas of Critical State Concern Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 4/14/2025 S CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government read 1st time
S 1594 Housing McClain Compare Last Action: 3/20/2025 S On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 03/25/25, 11:00 am, 37 Senate Building --Not Considered
S 1730 (er) Affordable Housing Calatayud Compare Last Action: 5/1/2025 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Citations - Statutes (10)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.01055 Affordable housing. Page 5 (pdf) 163.3202 Land development regulations. Page 19 (pdf) 166.04151 Affordable housing. Page 20 (pdf) 196.1978 Affordable housing property exemption. Page 34 (pdf) 380.0552 Florida Keys Area; protection and designation as area of critical state concern. Page 35 (pdf) 420.50871 Allocation of increased revenues derived from amendments to s. 201.15 made by ch. 2023-17. Page 38 (pdf) 420.5098 Page 40 (pdf) 760.22 Definitions. Page 41 (pdf) 760.26 Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development. Page 42 (pdf) 760.35 Civil actions and relief; administrative procedures. Page 42 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/10/2025 at 9:34 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/25/2025 (pdf)
Related Bills (6)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 247 (c2) Housing Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 4/30/2025 H Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 184
H 923 Housing Lopez Compare Last Action: 3/4/2025 H 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
H 1267 (c2) Education Education Administration Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received
S 184 (e1) Housing Gaetz Compare Last Action: 5/2/2025 H Senate Message List
S 1594 Housing McClain Compare Last Action: 3/20/2025 S On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 03/25/25, 11:00 am, 37 Senate Building --Not Considered
S 1730 (e1) Affordable Housing Calatayud Compare Last Action: 5/1/2025 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Committee Amendments (4)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 326779 - Strike All Amendment
Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:Lopez, V. 4/21/2025
5:16 PMAdopted without Objection
4/22/2025PDF 
731297 - Amendment to Amendment (326779)
Remove lines 234-242 of the amendment and insert:Porras 4/21/2025
8:12 PMAdopted without Objection
4/22/2025PDF
674729 - Amendment to Amendment (326779)
Between lines 578 and 579 of the amendment, insert:Porras 4/21/2025
8:13 PMAdopted without Objection
4/22/2025PDF
165755 - Amendment to Amendment (326779)
Remove lines 598-606 of the amendment and insert:Porras 4/21/2025
8:14 PMAdopted without Objection
4/22/2025PDF Citations - Statutes (14)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.01055 Affordable housing. Page 11 (pdf) 163.31771 Accessory dwelling units. Page 43 (pdf) 163.31801 Impact fees; short title; intent; minimum requirements; audits; challenges. Page 26 (pdf) 166.041 Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions. Page 27 (pdf) 166.04151 Affordable housing. Page 28 (pdf) 196.1978 Affordable housing property exemption. Page 48 (pdf) 196.1979 County and municipal affordable housing property exemption. Page 48 (pdf) 333.03 Requirement to adopt airport zoning regulations. Page 51 (pdf) 420.50871 Allocation of increased revenues derived from amendments to s. 201.15 made by ch. 2023-17. Page 52 (pdf) 420.5098 Page 53 (pdf) 760.22 Definitions. Page 55 (pdf) 760.26 Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development. Page 56 (pdf) 760.35 Civil actions and relief; administrative procedures. Page 56 (pdf) 1001.43 Supplemental powers and duties of district school board. Page 57 (pdf) -
CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/28/2025 at 12:36 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/10/2025 (pdf)
Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 247 (c1) Affordable Housing Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 4/30/2025 H Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 184
S 184 (e1) Housing Gaetz Compare Last Action: 5/2/2025 H Senate Message List
S 1730 (c2) Affordable Housing Calatayud Compare Last Action: 5/1/2025 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 038585 - Amendment
Remove lines 274-1517 and insert:Lopez, V. 4/8/2025
1:33 PMAdopted without Objection
4/9/2025PDF Citations - Statutes (16)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.01055 Affordable housing. Page 11 (pdf) 163.2517 Designation of urban infill and redevelopment area. Page 42 (pdf) 163.3167 Scope of act. Page 43 (pdf) 163.31771 Accessory dwelling units. Page 43 (pdf) 163.31801 Impact fees; short title; intent; minimum requirements; audits; challenges. Page 26 (pdf) 166.041 Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions. Page 26 (pdf) 166.04151 Affordable housing. Page 27 (pdf) 196.1979 County and municipal affordable housing property exemption. Page 47 (pdf) 333.03 Requirement to adopt airport zoning regulations. Page 50 (pdf) 420.50871 Allocation of increased revenues derived from amendments to s. 201.15 made by ch. 2023-17. Page 51 (pdf) 479.01 Definitions. Page 61 (pdf) 702.13 Page 52 (pdf) 760.22 Definitions. Page 59 (pdf) 760.26 Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development. Page 60 (pdf) 760.35 Civil actions and relief; administrative procedures. Page 60 (pdf) 1001.43 Supplemental powers and duties of district school board. Page 61 (pdf) -
HB 943, Original Filed Version Posted 2/24/2025 at 12:54 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/28/2025 (pdf)
Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 1209 Land Use and Development Regulations Steele Compare Last Action: 3/5/2025 H Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
S 184 (c2) Affordable Housing Gaetz Compare Last Action: 5/2/2025 H Senate Message List
S 1118 (c1) Land Use and Development Regulations McClain Compare Last Action: 3/19/2025 S CS by Community Affairs read 1st time
S 1730 Affordable Housing Calatayud Compare Last Action: 5/1/2025 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Committee Amendments (9)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 093349 - Amendment
Remove lines 171-562 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
8:24 AMWithdrawn Prior to Consideration
3/24/2025PDF 492709 - Amendment
Remove lines 171-562 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
6:01 PMAdopted without Objection
3/26/2025PDF 393535 - Amendment
Remove lines 563-917 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
8:25 AMWithdrawn Prior to Consideration
3/24/2025PDF 676631 - Amendment
Remove lines 563-917 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
5:38 PMAdopted without Objection
3/26/2025PDF 345845 - Amendment
Remove lines 932-1182Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
8:26 AMWithdrawn Prior to Consideration
3/24/2025PDF 429739 - Amendment
Remove lines 932-1182Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
11:59 AMAdopted without Objection
3/26/2025PDF 011455 - Amendment
Remove line 1216 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
8:29 AMAdopted without Objection
3/26/2025PDF 500013 - Amendment
Remove lines 1361-1614 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
8:31 AMWithdrawn Prior to Consideration
3/24/2025PDF 933125 - Amendment
Remove lines 1361-1654 and insert:Lopez, V. 3/24/2025
5:39 PMAdopted without Objection
3/26/2025PDF Citations - Statutes (16)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.01055 Affordable housing. Page 7 (pdf) 163.2517 Designation of urban infill and redevelopment area. Page 38 (pdf) 163.3164 Community Planning Act; definitions. Page 38 (pdf) 163.3167 Scope of act. Page 48 (pdf) 163.3177 Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys. Page 39 (pdf) 163.31771 Accessory dwelling units. Page 48 (pdf) 163.31801 Impact fees; short title; intent; minimum requirements; audits; challenges. Page 22 (pdf) 166.041 Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions. Page 22 (pdf) 166.04151 Affordable housing. Page 23 (pdf) 196.1979 County and municipal affordable housing property exemption. Page 52 (pdf) 333.03 Requirement to adopt airport zoning regulations. Page 56 (pdf) 420.50871 Allocation of increased revenues derived from amendments to s. 201.15 made by ch. 2023-17. Page 56 (pdf) 479.01 Definitions. Page 65 (pdf) 702.13 Page 57 (pdf) 760.26 Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development. Page 64 (pdf) 1001.43 Supplemental powers and duties of district school board. Page 66 (pdf)