US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Henry eases, but doesn’t solve, University of Tampa's housing shortage
Move-in day comes as a relief for many students at the University of Tampa who were unsure if they would find a place to live.
Rent is higher than the average mortgage in Tampa Bay, experts say
Rent in the Tampa Bay area increased by 20% compared to last year, putting the region in the top five metros for having the highest rent increases in the country.
At least 15,000 renters in Tampa Bay are facing eviction with the lapse of the federal government safeguard
The University Area Community Development Corporation says at least 15,000 renters in Tampa Bay are facing eviction with the lapse of the Federal government safeguard.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Affordable housing for Clearwater's service industry workers on hold due to soaring prices
Leaders say living close to where you work is not just better for employees – some believe it’s better for everyone. But a proposed housing complex near downtown Clearwater, where hundreds in the workforce could live, isn’t moving forward.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Florida launches new emergency rental assistance program
More help is on the way for people in Florida who are potentially facing eviction due to the pandemic. Monday, the state launched a new $800 million dollar emergency rental assistance program. It could be one of the last remaining protections after a federal judge ruled the nationwide ban on eviction unconstitutional.
Lakeland's Midtown Lofts move city toward affordable housing goals
Lakeland is making a concerted effort to solve its affordable housing crisis with the newly-opened Midtown Lofts, a public-private partnership on North Lake Avenue.
Hillsborough County offering emergency assistance for renters
Hillsborough County is offering financial assistance for those having a hard time paying rent due to being impacted by COVID-19.
Residents of Lido Key, St. Armands are fed up with 'party rental' properties
About a year and a half ago, residents said a developer bought homes, tore them down, and replaced them with weekly vacation rental properties, which sleep up to 25 guests each. Residents say the rentals bring trash, too many cars, and loud parties.
Affordable micro-apartments made from shipping containers planned for St. Pete
A Bay Area startup has big plans for those looking to live tiny, proposing an apartment complex made entirely of shipping containers in downtown St. Petersburg.
First glimpse: Options with and without Tropicana Field included in redevelopment pitches
It’s time to imagine something new in place of Tropicana Field and St. Petersburg city leaders are considering eight different redevelopment plans for the area.
Affordable development in Sarasota's Rosemary District targets housing for hometown heroes
Off North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota's Rosemary District, a piece of vacant land will soon be transformed.
Evictions resume despite CDC directive to continue moratoriums
A directive from the Centers for Disease Control to temporarily halt evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic does not seem to protect renters in court. In some cases, including in Hillsborough County, eviction orders are being issued and carried out.
Plan to redevelop Tropicana Field could include removing part of interstate
The city of St. Petersburg and the Florida Department of Transportation are looking at possibly removing or shortening Interstate 175.