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County staff outlines new Florida laws that will change local permitting, affordable housing and airport procedures
Summary
County staff briefed commissioners on several new state laws that will affect local permitting and county operations, including the Live Local affordable housing act, the TikTok ban for public‑employer devices, a Local Ordinances Act requiring business impact statements, and rules affecting commercial‑service airport contracts.
County staff briefed the board on several newly passed Florida laws and pending measures that will affect Okaloosa County operations and regulation. Key points included:
• Live Local Act (effective July 1): staff said the law prohibits rent control, requires affordable housing developments to be allowed across zones where industrial, commercial or residential uses are allowed, mandates application of the highest available density within a one‑mile radius (or three stories, whichever is higher), forbids requiring rezonings or variances for affordable housing…
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