Florida § 760.26 - Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 760.26 — Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 760.26. Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development.
It is unlawful to discriminate in land use decisions or in the permitting of development based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or religion, or, except as otherwise provided by law, based on the source of financing of a development or proposed development, including, but not limited to, financing of a development or on a proposed development for housing that is affordable as defined in s. 420.0004.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 760.26
What does Florida Statutes § 760.26 cover?
Section 760.26 ("Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development.") 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 § 760.26?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 760.26 apply to my situation?
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