S1602 — Housing for Veterans

Senate Bill 1602 passed the Florida Senate on March 5, 2026, establishing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program.

The bill creates a pilot program in certain counties to provide financial incentives to landlords who rent to veterans. Landlords must submit required documentation to a contracted program administrator within a specified time period to apply for funding. Landlords may apply for up to a specified dollar amount from available program funds, subject to legislative appropriation.

Landlords in designated Florida counties who participate in the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program.

Effective date not specified in provided materials; bill passed Senate on March 5, 2026, and awaits House action or Governor approval.