In a move to increase transparency within the rental market, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) officially launched a public rental registry on September 18, 2026. The new website, jaxstablehousing.org, serves as a searchable database where users can enter an address to view three years of city-provided code enforcement records and property-linked eviction filings. Proponents of the initiative, including City Councilman Jimmy Peluso, noted that the registry is a response to Jacksonville's high eviction rates and the need for better tenant resources. Because Florida state law currently preempts local governments from enacting certain landlord-tenant regulations—such as a mandatory city-wide rental registry—this tool was developed as a non-regulatory, data-driven alternative to help tenants make informed decisions about their housing options.
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Jacksonville Launches New Online Rental Registry to Enhance Tenant Transparency
City officials and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have introduced a new online portal, jaxstablehousing.org, that allows current and prospective renters to search for code enforcement violations and eviction histories at specific properties. While state law prevents the city from requiring mandatory landlord registration, this tool aims to provide renters with vital information about property conditions before they sign a lease.
By FLN News Desk
September 30, 2026Updated Sep 30, 20261 min read
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