Florida Live Local Act: Expanded Definitions Create New Opportunities

In this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Real Estate attorneys Pedro Gassant and Misch Cetoute break down the 2025 amendments to Florida's Live Local Act. They explain how newly added definitions of "commercial," "industrial" and "mixed-use" can unlock eligibility, even on properties historically zoned for agriculture, which enables administrative approvals at maximum local density and height when affordability thresholds are met. This conversation also clarifies what "mixed-use" means for professionals wanting to meet the requirements of the Live Local Act, as well as new provisions such as "YIGBY" (Yes in God's Backyard), which allows for faith-owned sites to seek approval for Live Local if 10 percent of their units are affordable. Mr. Gassant and Mr. Cetoute additionally talk about limits on using height bonuses and improved grandfathering of tax benefits.