Florida 2026 housing legislation: Live Local Act 4.0 and HB 399 limit local control

New housing laws from the 2026 session: Live Local Act 4.0 expands to church-owned land, and HB 399 shifts denial burdens onto local governments, making it harder for cities to reject affordable housing projects. HB 399 also limits local fee-setting and requires objective compatibility standards. These are significant preemption moves that limit local control over development. The laws are part of a broader trend in Florida to override local zoning and land-use authority.