Orange County, Florida, Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Limit Rent Increases for Certain Residential Units Measure (November 2022)

Orange County Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Election date November 8, 2022
Topic Local housing policy
Status Pending judicial ruling post-election
Type Referral

Orange County Rent Stabilization Ordinance was on the ballot as a referral in Orange County on November 8, 2022.

A "yes" vote supported limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation.

A "no" vote opposed limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation.

Election results

A court ruling ordered county officials to not certify results for this measure.

Orange County Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		226,008	59.00%
No		157,081	41.00%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Rent Stabilization Ordinance was as follows:

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Shall the Orange County Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which limits rent increases for certain residential rental units in multifamily structures to the average annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, and requires the County to create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation on the rent increase based on an opportunity to receive a fair and reasonable return on investment, be approved for a period of one year?

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Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Florida

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to place the measure on the ballot.

The Florida Realtors and Florida Apartment Association filed a lawsuit seeking to have this measure removed from the ballot. Following appellate court rulings, Circuit Judge Jeff Ashton ordered election officials to not certify election results for the measure.

How to cast a vote

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See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.

How to vote in Florida

Poll times

In Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Florida is divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

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To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. A person must also not be deemed mentally incapacitated with respect to voting, nor have been convicted of a felony without having their voting rights restored. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age.

Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations:

• Local elections offices
• Public assistance agencies
• Disability services agencies
• Independent living centers
• Military recruitment offices
• Public libraries
• Driver's license office
• Tax collector's office
• The office of any entity authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits

A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail.

Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections.

Automatic registration

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Florida does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

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Florida has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Voters may also apply for or modify their voter registration status while renewing their driver's license through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online renewal system here.

Same-day registration

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Florida does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Florida, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

Verification of citizenship

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Starting January 1, 2027, Florida requires officials to verify whether a prospective voter provided proof of citizenship when applying for a driver’s license or state ID card. If not, the person must provide proof of citizenship to be registered to vote. This also applies to individuals who are updating their registration with a change of name, address, or party affiliation.

Documents acceptable as proof of citizenship include:

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(a) An original or certified copy of a United States birth certificate. (b) A valid, unexpired United States passport. (c) A naturalization certificate issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (d) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad provided by the United States Department of State. (e) A current and valid Florida driver's license or Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, if such license or identification card indicates United States citizenship. (f) A current and valid photo identification issued by the Federal Government or the state which indicates United States citizenship.

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If a person appears to vote who did not provide proof of citizenship, they would be issued a provisional ballot. The ballot would only be counted if they provided proof of citizenship before 5 p.m. on the second day following the election.

An individual must also attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "it is a 3rd degree felony under state and federal laws to falsely swear or affirm or otherwise submit false information."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Eight states — Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming — have laws requiring individuals provide proof of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. Three states, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, require a person provide proof of citizenship if their citizenship status cannot be verified by other means. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Florida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of November 2025. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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Whether voting during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a current and valid photo ID with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted: Florida driver’s license Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States passport Debit or credit card Military identification Student identification Retirement center identification Neighborhood association identification Public assistance identification Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of *Veterans Affairs License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06 Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.

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Starting on January 1, 2027, passport cards and uniformed services or Merchant Marine identification cards will be accepted as valid photo IDs for voting purposes. Debit or credit cards, student ID cards, retirement center identification, neighborhood association identification, and public assistance identification would no longer be accepted.

A voter who presents an ID without a signature must show a second form of identification that includes the voter’s signature.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2022
• Local housing ballot measures

Florida

• Florida 2022 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Florida
• Orange County, Florida

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