Florida Progressive Groups Eye 2028 Ballot for Statewide Rent Control Measure
Progressive groups in Florida are planning to introduce a statewide rent control measure on the 2028 ballot.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 12, 2026 —
Progressive groups in Florida are reportedly making plans to introduce a statewide rent control measure, aiming to place it on the ballot for voters in 2028.
The specific details regarding the proposed measure, including the organizations spearheading the effort and the exact nature of the rent control provisions, were not immediately available. The timeline for signature gathering and ballot qualification processes, which typically precede a statewide vote, also remains unspecified.
Florida law currently prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances. Any statewide measure would need to overcome this existing statutory barrier and navigate the complex ballot initiative process, which includes collecting a significant number of signatures from registered voters across the state within a defined period.
The potential introduction of a rent control initiative reflects ongoing discussions and advocacy around housing affordability within the state. The outcome of such an effort, should it qualify for the ballot, would depend on voter sentiment and the specifics of the proposal presented.
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