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HB 4059

Sunbridge Stewardship District, Osceola County

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jose Alvarez and 2 co-sponsors

Florida establishes Sunbridge Stewardship District in Osceola County, enabling property assessments to fund local infrastructure and services for a designated development area.

Chapter No. 2025-245
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Bill Summary · HB 4059

Legislative bill overview

HB 4059 creates the Sunbridge Stewardship District in Osceola County, Florida, establishing a special governmental entity authorized to manage infrastructure, stormwater systems, and community facilities within a designated development area. The district is empowered to levy assessments on properties within its boundaries to fund these services and operations.

Why is this important

Stewardship districts enable developers and property owners to create self-governing entities that provide localized services without relying on county or municipal budgets. This mechanism is commonly used in Florida for master-planned communities, but it shifts infrastructure maintenance costs directly to affected property owners through assessment fees, creating a semi-autonomous taxing authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner costs: Residents within the district will face assessments for district operations, potentially adding to overall property ownership expenses beyond standard county taxes
  • Limited accountability: Special districts operate with less public oversight than traditional municipal governments, and residents have minimal recourse if services prove inadequate or costs escalate
  • Developer benefit: The district structure primarily benefits development interests by allowing infrastructure costs to be passed to future residents rather than fronted by developers or absorbed by local government

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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