grant funds to be awarded for mitigation improvement that will result in mitigation credit, discount, or other rate differential; requires mitigation improvements to be made to all openings. effective Date: upon becoming a law
SB 482 / HB 665- Local Government Impact Fees
These bills aim to streamline the development permitting process by prohibiting counties and municipalities from imposing certain conditions on applicants as prerequisites for processing development permits or orders. These bills seek to reduce regulatory burdens on developers.
HB 599 / SB 724 – Property Owner Liability
Also known as the " Fallen Tree Act," these bills propose holding property owners liable for damages caused by trees or shrubs on their property that fall onto neighboring properties. The bills also allow for the removal of trees spanning multiple properties after providing 30 days ' notice to co-owners, with exceptions for parcels over five acres.
HB 683 / SB 712 – Construction Regulations
These identical bills aim to standardize construction practices statewide. They prohibit local governments from banning synthetic turf installations on certain properties, require the Department of environmental Protection to set minimum standards for synthetic turf, and streamline permitting processes by limiting local documentation requirements.
HB 913 / SB 1742 – Condominium & Cooperative Associations
These bills, while quite different at the time of publishing, represent a major package of reforms for condominiums and cooperatives, aimed at strengthening accountability and financial management in condominiums and cooperatives. HB 913 proposes a limit on the ability of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to issue or renew policies for condominium unit owners or associations that fail to comply with specific inspection requirements. It mandates condominium associations to provide adequate insurance coverage and maintain recent financial documents on the property, removing certain notification requirements to unit owners with regards to financial reports. Furthermore, it allows condominium associations to levy special assessments and obtain loans without membership approval to conduct necessary maintenance, repairs, or replacements mandated by structural integrity reserve studies and milestone inspection reports. The bill also modifies voting and recall procedures, requires certain electronic documents and financial transparency. SB 1742 proposes tighter regulations on community association managers, with specific compliance and reporting requirements to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The legislation also revises budgeting and financial management practices, including guidelines for prudent investment of reserve funds and procedures for temporarily pausing or altering reserve funding under certain conditions. Associations must maintain detailed records accessible through websites or mobile applications, and new disclosures are required in sales contracts for units regarding inspections and reserve studies. This is a mustwatch set of bills for all condo boards and managers.
Legislative trends and takeaways
While few— if any— of these bills will become law, their introduction reflects ongoing legislative momentum for community association reform in Florida.
Boards and management teams should view this as a chance to improve governance, build stronger communities, and ensure long-term stability. We’ ll continue to monitor these developments closely and share updates as the session progresses. Stay tuned for a post session wrap up in our next issue. In the meantime, staying educated, engaged, and proactive is the best way to navigate the road ahead.
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