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Florida mobile home lot rent ranges from several hundred dollars to well over $1,000 a month, depending on location, amenities, and park ownership. Florida has no statewide cap on increases, but under Chapter 723 parks with 10 or more rented lots must give 90 days’ written notice of a rent increase, and homeowners can form a committee to meet with the park and seek mediation.
What drives lot rent in Florida
- Location: coastal and metro parks cost more
- Amenities: pools, clubhouses, golf, and security
- What’s included: water, sewer, trash, lawn care
- Ownership: investor-owned parks often raise rent faster than resident-owned communities
How lot rent increases work under Chapter 723
- 90 days’ written notice of any increase, reduction in services, or rule change.
- Homeowners’ committee: residents can choose a committee of up to five people to meet with the park within 30 days of the notice.
- Mediation: if talks fail, homeowners can request mediation through the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes.
- Court challenge: increases can be challenged if they’re unreasonable compared with market rent in similar parks.
Keep your prospectus. It’s the document that spells out how the park can raise rent. Increases must follow it.
How to protect yourself before you buy
- Ask for five years of lot rent history
- Read the prospectus and park rules
- Ask whether the park was recently sold (often followed by increases)
- Consider resident-owned communities
- Budget for annual increases
When lot rent rises, shopping your home insurance is one of the fastest ways to free up room in your budget.
Coverage and rates vary by county and home age.
Where to get help
- Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes (myfloridalicense.com)
- Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida (FMO)
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation if a park closes
- A Florida attorney who handles Chapter 723 cases
Frequently asked questions
How much is lot rent in Florida?
It varies widely, from several hundred dollars to over $1,000 a month, based on location and amenities.
Can a Florida mobile home park raise rent every year?
Yes. There’s no statewide cap, but parks must give 90 days’ written notice and follow the prospectus.
What can I do about a lot rent increase in Florida?
Form a homeowners’ committee, meet with the park, request mediation through the state, and seek legal advice if needed.
Does Florida have rent control for mobile home parks?
No. Florida law preempts local rent control in most cases.
Keep reading: Florida mobile home park laws | 55+ mobile home communities | The cost of buying a mobile home
- Florida Statutes Chapter 723, Mobile Home Park Lot Tenancies (leg.state.fl.us)
- Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes (myfloridalicense.com)
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