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June 26, 2026

Florida's Live Local Amendments Remove Barriers and Open New Doors for Workforce and Affordable Housing

Florida's affordable housing strategy is entering a new phase.

In a recent Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business article, Day Pitney Miami Land Use Partner Steven Wernick explores how the latest amendments to Florida's Live Local Act remove longstanding barriers to workforce and affordable housing development. From unlocking underutilized government and religious properties to broadening development options and limiting restrictive local zoning, the changes create a clearer, more predictable path for developers. Wernick also emphasizes that targeted reforms to support "missing middle" housing could further strengthen Florida's housing pipeline.

Read the full article here. 

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Steven J. Wernick
Steven J. Wernick
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Miami, FL
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