Kerri L. Barsh

Consistent with other recent legislative initiatives to address housing scarcity and affordability, the Florida Legislature recently passed the Infill Redevelopment Act. The Act promotes residential development on environmentally impacted parcels of land in the urban areas of South Florida.

Consistent with other recent legislative initiatives to address housing scarcity and affordability, the Florida Legislature recently passed the Infill Redevelopment Act. The Act promotes residential development on environmentally impacted parcels of land in the urban areas of South Florida. CS/CS SB 1434 preempts local development regulations and authorizes administrative approval of development applications for certain qualifying parcels of land.

Several key bills were passed during Florida’s 2025 legislative session that pertain to the real estate, industry including those that focus on housing affordability and development regulation. Notable legislation from this session includes updates to the Live Local Act, amendments involving local government land development regulation, changes to the availability of wetlands mitigation, and streamlining of the platting process.