Multifamily Florida | FAA Summer Edition 2026

Multifamily Florida | Summer Edition 2026

COVER STORY: 2026 Legislative Session: Bill Breakdown

By Amanda White

During the 2026 state legislative session, 1,896 bills were filed, with only 237,
or 12.5%, of those bills ultimately passing both chambers. Through diligent
advocacy efforts, meaningful conversations with legislators and stakeholders, and sound policy solutions, two of FAA’s priorities advanced across the finish line.

RESEARCH: How a Community is Developed in Florida

In 2025, FAA funded a study to identify specific barriers that contribute to increased financial costs and time delays during the rental housing development process. The result of that research study was an interactive development timeline calculator tool that gives an inside look at the development process and the real potential impact of these barriers. The interactive calculator tool, in-depth findings, methodology, and supporting case studies are publicly available at www.buildflorida2030.com/development.

A Look at Fraud in Multifamily 

Take a look at where companies are seeing the biggest uptick in fraud, the preventative tools they're using, and the role that AI play in this evolving issue. 

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Evelyn City Lofts: Taking Apartment Living to New Heights

By Randa Conaway

Seminole Heights is a historic neighborhood in Tampa experiencing rapid growth and revitalization. Nestled between downtown Tampa and the University of South Florida, Evelyn City Lofts is putting connection, creativity, and belonging at the center of this evolving community.

Check out FAA's digital edition at Multifamily Florida • Summer 2026