New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
Households spending more on housing, transportation in Tampa Bay Area: Report
The Tampa Bay Area has really grown exponentially since the pandemic, and a new report shows that it is costly as households spend more of their income on housing and transportation.
The Tampa Bay Area has really grown exponentially since the pandemic, and a new report shows that it is costly as households spend more of their income on housing and transportation.
Tampa community remembers 110 homeless people who died last year
Last year, more than 100 unhoused people died on the streets of Tampa and a local church is bringing attention to the growing issue by honoring each life lost.
Last year, more than 100 unhoused people died on the streets of Tampa and a local church is bringing attention to the growing issue by honoring each life lost.
Old Budget Inn in Manatee County to be transformed into affordable housing for those with disabilities
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
Florida considering bill that would prevent homeless people from sleeping on public property
The Florida Legislature is considering a crack-down on people who are homeless.
The Florida Legislature is considering a crack-down on people who are homeless.
Florida vacation rental regulations may change under proposed bill
The saying "we live where the vacation" is coming into focus this month as lawmakers look to regulate thousands of rental properties across Florida.
The saying "we live where the vacation" is coming into focus this month as lawmakers look to regulate thousands of rental properties across Florida.
Former Buccaneer Rondé Barber, Bay Area CEO's help build home for Pinellas County school bus driver
On Friday, 63 prominent business executives from across the Bay Area will put conference calls on hold. Instead, they'll put on hard hats and tool belts to help provide a safe and affordable home for Tangela Butler, a Pinellas County school bus driver, and her twin sons.
On Friday, 63 prominent business executives from across the Bay Area will put conference calls on hold. Instead, they'll put on hard hats and tool belts to help provide a safe and affordable home for Tangela Butler, a Pinellas County school bus driver, and her twin sons.
Florida homelessness continues upward trend, helps drive national numbers to record level in 2023
Homelessness hit a new national record driven, in part, by a spike in unsheltered people in Florida, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Homelessness hit a new national record driven, in part, by a spike in unsheltered people in Florida, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Is 2024 the time to buy a home in the Tampa area?
The National Association of Realtors predicts 2023 will stack up as one of the worst years for home sales in over a decade. But things are certainly looking up.
The National Association of Realtors predicts 2023 will stack up as one of the worst years for home sales in over a decade. But things are certainly looking up.
Florida's home insurance crisis: What state lawmakers could do to bring down rates
Florida is ending another year with a continuing crisis in home insurance. The costs continue to soar, and state leaders said their reforms could take another year to deliver results, with no guarantees they will pay off at all.
Florida is ending another year with a continuing crisis in home insurance. The costs continue to soar, and state leaders said their reforms could take another year to deliver results, with no guarantees they will pay off at all.
Florida lawmakers to consider more reforms after special session on home insurance failed to bring down rates
Florida lawmakers said they’ll consider more reforms and oversight of the homeowners insurance industry during their upcoming regular session, after a special session last year failed to bring promised relief.
Florida lawmakers said they’ll consider more reforms and oversight of the homeowners insurance industry during their upcoming regular session, after a special session last year failed to bring promised relief.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players build affordable housing in Temple Terrace
Fresh off a win at home, Bucs players traded their game gloves for work gloves on Tuesday and got busy building affordable houses.
Fresh off a win at home, Bucs players traded their game gloves for work gloves on Tuesday and got busy building affordable houses.
US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
Relief in sight for some Tampa Bay area renters, but may not last
Isaiah Wright is a medical assistant who lives in Carrollwood and is barely making ends meet.
Isaiah Wright is a medical assistant who lives in Carrollwood and is barely making ends meet.
Manatee commissioner leads way to turn MCSO building into transitional housing for those facing homelessness
A building that once housed inmates will soon be a space for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
A building that once housed inmates will soon be a space for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative provides resources and gives unhoused children a voice
The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative received federal funding to help end youth homelessness in Hillsborough County.
The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative received federal funding to help end youth homelessness in Hillsborough County.
Hillsborough County budget dedicating less money to affordable housing
Housing advocates took a major loss Thursday night at the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners budget meeting when commissioners vote 4-to-3 to allocate $2 million to affordable housing.
Housing advocates took a major loss Thursday night at the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners budget meeting when commissioners vote 4-to-3 to allocate $2 million to affordable housing.
Tampa City Council approves $12 million for affordable housing in new budget
It's expensive to live in the Tampa Bay area as it remains one of the hottest housing markets in the country and rent continues to skyrocket. There's now a renewed focus by the Tampa City Council to help the housing crisis.
It's expensive to live in the Tampa Bay area as it remains one of the hottest housing markets in the country and rent continues to skyrocket. There's now a renewed focus by the Tampa City Council to help the housing crisis.