The Affordable Housing Study Commission was created in 1986 pursuant to the provisions of Section 420.609, Florida Statutes. Each year the Commission makes public policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to stimulate community development and revitalization to promote the production, preservation, and maintenance of safe, decent affordable housing for all Floridians.

Each year, the Commission chooses an affordable housing related topic and prepares a report to the Governor and Legislature, due by July 15th, as a means of fulfilling its mission. In developing the report, the Commission considers research prepared by members and staff, public testimony and input from affordable housing advocates, experts and organizations.

The Commission meets approximately five times per year, and all meetings are open to the public. The Governor appoints 21 citizens representing various interests to the Affordable Housing Study Commission for four year terms. The Commission is staffed by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.