Florida's ADU Bill Failed: Your County's Rules Still Apply
SB 48 would have forced Florida counties and cities to allow ADUs. Passed the Senate 38-0, never got a House vote, died when session ended March 13, 2026.
Read the detailADU Rule Updates: Central Florida
A running log of ADU ordinance changes, new city programs, and legislative developments across Central Florida's nine counties and incorporated cities.
A running log of ADU ordinance changes, new city programs, impact fee adjustments, and legislative developments across the nine Central Florida counties and their incorporated cities. Entries are added when a county or city formally amends its rules, when a significant state bill passes or fails, or when a local program launches or expires.
The Dispatch newsletter sends a short email when a material change lands. No weekly cadence, just the update.
Clermont Cuts ADU Impact Fees to 25% of Standard Rate
Clermont Ordinance 2026-001, adopted January 13, 2026, reduces city-collected impact fees for ADU construction to one-quarter the standard residential rate.
Read the detailOrlando Launches ADU Incentive Program: Up to $14,400 in Combined Rebates
Orlando's 2026 ADU incentive program offers permit fee rebates and a $10,000 construction rebate for income-qualified rentals, funded through end of 2027.
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