ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Update: Orange County commissioners on Tuesday approved a temporary freeze on rent hikes for one year to appear on the November ballot.

The freeze applies to multifamily structures with four or more units. Heading into Tuesday’s vote, the measure contained a number of exceptions, including mobile homes, seasonal units and luxury apartments.

Commissioners made several adjustments before approving the referendum 4-3 to appear on November’s ballot.

BREAKING: Orange County voters will decide on a one-year rent stabilization referendum in November. Commissioners approved placing it on the ballot 4-3. @WFTV
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Leaders in Orange County could make a major decision Tuesday night about how much residents pay for rent.

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Channel 9 has been following their discussion over whether to put rent control on the November ballot. For months now, it has been discussed at the Orange County Commission meeting.

Public comment has shown that this is an emotional issue for some residents.

More than 50 people signed up to speak. Some are angry about the proposed rent cap while others said they’re scared of what they’re going to do if they don’t get relief soon because their financial situation has them choosing between things like food and gas or paying rent.

READ: Orange County to vote Tuesday on adding rent control on November ballot

The draft ordinance is a temporary freeze of one year on hikes, in excess of the consumer price index of 12 months. This is different from the proposed 5% increase freezes.

In Orange County, the last CPI was 9.8%.

The freeze would apply to multifamily structures with four or more units. Exceptions include mobile homes, seasonal units and luxury apartments.

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Landlords who violate it will face $500 fines.

After four meetings on this topic and no resolution, renters are getting anxious for a solution.

READ: Orange County weighs additional rental assistance amid surging rental prices

Video: Orange County to vote Tuesday on adding rent control on November ballot Orange County leaders are expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to place a proposed cap on rent increases on the November ballot. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)

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