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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 1173 |
FL | 2018 | R | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Planning for climate adaptation and hazards |
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Summary
- Streamlines land acquisition processes by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to resolve property rights claims in areas of critical state concern; and Division of State Lands in nonconservation areas for military base buffering.
- Permits land authorities to use tourist impact taxes and cover costs for affordable housing projects. Updates the Florida Forever and Communities Trust programs to support disaster mitigation, flood control, and dual-use urban greenways (in collaboration with the Florida Communities Trust program).
- Designates Apalachicola Bay Area as an area of critical concern to support expansion of affordable housing.
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