The Live Local Act, also referred to as SB 102, represents a comprehensive and far-reaching workforce housing initiative and is supported by the Florida Housing Coalition. The Act aims to significantly bolster the availability of affordable housing options for Florida’s dedicated workforce, allowing them to reside in the very communities they tirelessly serve. This groundbreaking legislation not only allocates historic levels of funding to workforce housing but also introduces a wide array of novel programs, incentives, and prospects. It endeavors to reshape Florida’s housing strategy with a singular focus: enhancing accessibility to housing for all.
The Florida Housing Coalition stands ready to assist local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities to implement strategies to maximize the impact of the Live Local Act within the communities they serve. We are committed to the advancement of affordable housing options and innovative solutions across all housing markets in Florida.
The Live Local Act contains an array of funding and incentives including:
Funding and tax credits. Up to $811 million for affordable housing programs.
Tax incentives. Three new property tax incentives and sales tax exemption for specified affordable housing developments.
Land use tools & role of local government. Facilitating affordable housing in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use areas & more.
Publicly-owned land. Encouraging local governments to adopt best practices.
State housing strategy. State guidance on affordable housing policy.
This page contains multiple resources and will be updated as a clearinghouse for information and assistance.
LIVE LOCAL’S LAND USE MANDATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
On October 31, 2024 the Florida Housing Coalition held a webinar to discuss the Live Local’s Land Use Mandate for Affordable Housing.
Session Description:
The Live Local Act includes a much-discussed local land use mandate for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts. This training will provide guidance on the land use mandate of the Live Local Act as well as the amendments passed in the 2024 Legislative Session through Senate Bill 328 and how the mandate impacts local land use policies and housing affordability. Presenters will take an in-depth look at all aspects of the land use mandate and provide implementation examples from local governments throughout the state.
The presentation may be viewed by clicking the video to the left. If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please contact Kody Glazer at glazer@flhousing.org.
On November 13, 2024 the Florida Housing Coalition held a webinar to provide members with an overview of serving lower incomes through the Live Local Act.
Session Description:
The Live Local Act contained a variety of tools aimed at developing affordable housing in Florida – several of which target housing for incomes up to 120% of the Area Median Income. A topic of growing interest throughout the state’s housing ecosystem is how the wide range of policy tools provided by the Live Local Act may be leveraged to serve lower incomes, particularly incomes at or below 80% AMI. This webinar will provide housing stakeholders with information and ideas for how the tools of the Live Local Act can be operationalized to best serve lower income populations around the state. Specifically, this training will address the use of the House Bill 1339 land use tool, the local regulatory toolkit, and local funding strategies to encourage the production of housing for households at or below 80% AMI in light of Live Local.
The presentation may be viewed by clicking the video to the left. If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please contact Kody Glazer at glazer@flhousing.org.
THE LIVE LOCAL ACT’S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
In June of 2024, the Florida Housing Coalition held a webinar to provide members with an overview of the property tax exemptions for affordable housing.
Session Description:
This recorded webinar offers a clear breakdown of the Live Local Act’s property tax exemptions and what they mean for Florida’s affordable rental housing landscape. Florida Housing’s policy team walks through eligibility requirements, the application process, and key deadlines, with real-world examples to help housing partners put these new incentives to work. Whether you’re a developer, nonprofit, or local government, this session will help you understand how to unlock long-term tax savings and increase project feasibility under the Live Local Act.
The presentation may be viewed by clicking the video to the left. If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please contact Kody Glazer at glazer@flhousing.org.
EXPEDITED PERMITTING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HOUSING
In October of 2023, the Florida Housing Coalition held a webinar to provide members with an overview of Expedited Permitting and Innovative Solutions for Housing.
Session Description:
This session shows how Florida’s Live Local Act and SHIP statutory requirements are transforming the permitting landscape for affordable housing. The first half dives into best practices for expedited permitting—like special review tracks, dedicated permit folders, and online tracking—to help local governments speed projects through the pipeline. In the second half, experts highlight “innovative solutions” laid out in Section 26 of the Act, offering creative strategies communities can adopt to remove regulatory hurdles and spark more housing production. Ideal for planners, AHAC members, and SHIP staff, this webinar delivers smart, actionable tactics that shave time off permitting and boost affordable housing outcomes.
The presentation may be viewed by clicking the video to the left. If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please contact Kody Glazer at glazer@flhousing.org.