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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 51

Tax Credits for Housing for Homeless Employees
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SPONSOR
Hinson
FILED BY
Yvonne Hinson — District 21, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Ways & Means Committee

Filed under Taxes & Budget.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Tax Credits for Housing for Homeless Employees; Creates specified tax credits for certain businesses that provide housing for employees; provides requirements to receive such credit; provides maximum amount of tax credits that may be distributed; provides requirements for the use and approval of such credits.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Grants businesses a $2,000 tax credit per homeless employee housed.

Businesses receive a $2,000 tax credit for each homeless employee they house, provided the rent stays below state limits. The credit applies to employees who were homeless within the last three years.

An additional $1,000 credit is available if the housing is converted from property that sat idle for at least 24 months. The property must meet all building and health codes.

The Department of Commerce must approve the credit before a business can claim it on a tax return. Approvals are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The total amount of credits available each year is capped at $5 million. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to two taxable years but cannot be transferred to another entity.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Credit Amount and Eligibility majors. 220.1985(2)(a)

AIBusinesses receive a $2,000 tax credit per homeless employee housed, plus an additional $1,000 if the housing is converted from idle property.

“eligible for a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter in the amount of $2,000 per qualified employee” bill text, line 54 →
§ 2 Annual Cap and Approval Process majors. 220.1985(4)

AILimits total annual credits to $5 million, requiring Department of Commerce approval on a first-come, first-served basis before a business can claim the credit on a tax return.

“combined total amount of tax credits which may be granted to qualified businesses each year under this section is $5 million” bill text, line 81 →
§ 3 Rent Limit Requirement moderates. 220.1985(1)(d)

AIRestricts the credit to businesses charging rent at or below the 50th percentile limit set by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

“rate that does not exceed the rent limit specified for the 50 percentage category” bill text, line 45 →
§ 4 Carryforward and Transfer Restrictions moderates. 220.1985(6)

AIAllows businesses to carry forward unused credits for up to two taxable years but explicitly prohibits transferring the credit to another entity.

“may carry forward any unused portion of a tax credit under this section for up to 2 taxable years, but the credit may not be transferred” bill text, line 94 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Ways & Means Committee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
10/7/2025
Now in Ways & Means Committee
10/7/2025
Referred to Commerce Committee
10/7/2025
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
10/7/2025
Referred to Ways & Means Committee
9/29/2025
Filed
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STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 220.1985
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