Advocacy News

The FAA government affairs team monitors proposed legislation that could affect Florida's multifamily industry and advocates on your behalf. Updates are issued regularly during the state's legislative session and as needed throughout the year. Please note: This news section is for FAA members only. You must be logged in to access and read articles. 

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Apartment Industry Offers Solutions to Housing Affordability Crisis Study Finds Multifamily Developers Willing to Build Affordable Apartments...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2019 Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to prohibit unfunded inclusionary zoning mandates HB 7103 eliminates...

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by Amanda Gill FAA Government Affairs Director Two laws that were passed during the 2019 Florida Legislative Session will help developers...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2019 Gov. Ron DeSantis signs impact fee consistency into law HB 207 clarifies impact fee collection process,...

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The discussion surrounding Source of Income (SOI) protections has resurfaced in Florida. SOI includes benefits or subsidy programs including housing...

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One of FAA's 2019 legislative priorities is under attack and we need your help! Please click here to send an email to Governor DeSantis asking him...

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Below is a brief outline of the various topics discussed during our Post-Session Legislative Update Call, which took place on May 20, 2019. During...

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After a fast and furious week in Tallahassee, the 2019 session came to an end on Saturday. I am pleased to report that two of FAA's priority bills...

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We are now in the final two weeks of the regularly scheduled 2019 session. It remains to be seen if the Legislature will finalize the budget in time...

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Earlier today, FAA hosted a Mid-Session Legislative Update webinar. If you were unable to join us for the call, please click here to listen to a...

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Your advocacy efforts on behalf of the apartment industry are paying off in many ways during the 2019 session! Below is a brief rundown of the...

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It was an exciting week in Tallahassee for the apartment industry. During the fourth week of session, one of FAA's 2019 legislative priorities (HB...

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