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Committee backs bill to extend local housing assistance to mobile‑home residents
Summary
SB 594 would make mobile-home residents eligible for certain housing assistance (lot-rent SHIP funds and homeowner rehab programs); sponsor Sen. Burton said it equalizes eligibility and public testimony supported the measure.
Senator Burton told the committee SB 594 aims to include mobile‑home residents in existing local housing programs so residents who pay lot rent can receive assistance for lot rent and home rehabilitation. "They deserve an opportunity to be eligible," Burton said, describing the unique renter‑owner relationship for mobile‑home communities and rising lot rents that force some residents to abandon their homes.
Nancy Stewart, representing the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners of Florida, urged support and framed the bill as a way to "level the playing field" so residents can remain in their homes through lot‑rent assistance. Several stakeholder representatives waived in support and Senator Burton closed by asking for committee support.
The committee voted to report SB 594 favorably and the measure will proceed for further consideration. The transcript records supportive testimony and no recorded amendments in committee.
