Florida § 163.3179 - Family homestead.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 163.3179 — Family homestead., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163.3179. Family homestead.
A local government may include in its comprehensive plan a provision allowing the use of a parcel of property solely as a homestead by an individual who is the grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild of the person who conveyed the parcel to said individual, notwithstanding the density or intensity of use assigned to the parcel in the plan. Such a provision shall apply only once to any individual.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 163.3179
What does Florida Statutes § 163.3179 cover?
Section 163.3179 ("Family homestead.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 163.3179?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 163.3179" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 163.3179 apply to my situation?
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