HB 1493 removes rent control preemption and creates new housing construction and tax credit programs
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
This bill would fundamentally shift local housing authority by ending state-level rent control and creating new financial mechanisms for developers and homeowners, directly impacting rental costs and property acquisition rules across Florida.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Municipalities and counties
They gain the authority to create community land bank programs and implement rent control.
Business entities
Certain entities are prohibited from purchasing residential property for the purpose of leasing or renting it.
Mortgage lenders and property insurers
They are permitted to submit proposals to the Department of Financial Services under the new pilot program.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This bill would fundamentally shift local housing authority by ending state-level rent control and creating new financial mechanisms for developers and homeowners, directly impacting rental costs and property acquisition rules across Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lobbying Activity
A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C., d/b/a Andreessen Horowitz)
on behalf of A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C.)
2026
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on behalf of The Blackstone Group
2026
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on behalf of Pennymac Financial Services
2026
“Issues related to housing finance, issues related to flood insurance”
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on behalf of Mortgage Bankers Association
2026
“Issues related to housing finance, issues related to the GSEs.”
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
“Issues related to structured finance, issues related to housing finance ”
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2026
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2026
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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Reversal of Rent Control Preemption
The bill explicitly targets the removal of state-level preemption on rent control, representing a significant departure from current Florida housing policy.
Connected Entities
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