Fla. Admin. Code R. 64E-14 § 64E-14.006
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(1) All sites shall be well drained, free from standing water, and maintained to inhibit the breeding of mosquitoes. Natural sinkholes, swamps, pools, or other surface collections of water are not allowed within 200 feet of the periphery of the outermost building, unless such quiescent water surfaces can and will be subjected to mosquito control measures. A government created surface water diversion pool built within 200 feet of the outermost shelter after the origination of the housing shall not disqualify the housing from meeting this location standard. (2) Structures in which food is prepared or served and where sleeping quarters are located shall be more than 500 feet from any area where livestock is kept. (3) All shelter sites shall be adequate in size to permit locating of buildings so as to minimize the hazards of fire. (4) Roads - Roads shall be designed and maintained to accommodate in a safe manner the vehicles accessing the facilities.
Florida Administrative Code Rule 64E-14.006 establishes physical site standards for migrant or temporary labor housing. It requires that grounds be well-drained and free of standing water to prevent mosquito breeding, that food-preparation and sleeping structures be located more than 500 feet from livestock areas, that site size be sufficient to reduce fire hazards between buildings, and that roads be designed and maintained to safely handle vehicle traffic. A limited exception exists for government-created water diversion pools built near housing after the housing was established, provided mosquito control measures are applied to any unavoidable standing water within 200 feet of the outermost building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of housing subject to 64E-14.006 generally maintain their grounds in a well-drained condition, address any standing water promptly, and coordinate with mosquito control authorities when natural water features exist within 200 feet of the outermost building. Compliant facilities ensure that structures used for food preparation or sleeping are sited more than 500 feet from any livestock-keeping area, and that the overall site layout provides adequate spacing between buildings to reduce fire risk. Roads serving the facility are kept in a condition that allows vehicles to access the property safely, and operators typically document maintenance activities to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in housing covered by Rule 64E-14.006 have a right to occupy sites that meet these physical standards, including grounds free of standing water, safe separation from livestock areas, and accessible roads. If a site appears to fall short of these requirements—such as persistent pooling water near buildings or roads in disrepair—tenants may report concerns to the Florida Department of Health, which oversees migrant labor housing inspections under Chapter 64E-14. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with agricultural or migrant housing can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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