Metropolitan Ministries receives $175K grant to go towards affordable housing upgrades
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.
This is how much Tampa residents need to make to afford rent, study shows
April data from two Florida universities studying rental rates shows Tampa residents need to be making over $84,000 on average to afford rent.
April data from two Florida universities studying rental rates shows Tampa residents need to be making over $84,000 on average to afford rent.
Construction begins on first affordable housing complex funded by Penny for Pinellas tax
On Monday, Pinellas County will break ground on its next big affordable housing complex.
On Monday, Pinellas County will break ground on its next big affordable housing complex.
Insurance expert shares tips on protecting your property if a storm hits
Florida is two days into hurricane season, and insurance experts are sharing tips for homeowners and renters about property protection if a storm hits.
Florida is two days into hurricane season, and insurance experts are sharing tips for homeowners and renters about property protection if a storm hits.
Habitat for Humanity teams up with Pinellas County to tackle affordable housing crisis
Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco has teamed up with Pinellas County to address the affordable housing crisis by focusing on the county’s underserved Lealman neighborhood.
Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco has teamed up with Pinellas County to address the affordable housing crisis by focusing on the county’s underserved Lealman neighborhood.
Pinellas County commissioners approve multi-million dollar affordable housing projects
Tuesday morning, the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $12.5 million that will go towards four different affordable housing development projects.
Tuesday morning, the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $12.5 million that will go towards four different affordable housing development projects.
Local Pinellas County leaders create plan to tackle affordable housing together
One in three families struggle to afford housing across Pinellas according to county officials. Local leaders, though, are trying to change that.
One in three families struggle to afford housing across Pinellas according to county officials. Local leaders, though, are trying to change that.
Need for housing vouchers eight times what’s available in Lakeland, study finds
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
Florida considers repeal of tenant bill of rights ordinances at local level
Cynthia Laurent remembers the feeling of knowing she was secure in her apartment rental.
Cynthia Laurent remembers the feeling of knowing she was secure in her apartment rental.
Tampa unveils 100 tiny homes to help homeless with transitional housing
New upgrades to Tampa Hope will be unveiled Thursday as Catholic Charities and city leaders give a tour of 100 newly-built cottages designed as transitional housing for the homeless.
New upgrades to Tampa Hope will be unveiled Thursday as Catholic Charities and city leaders give a tour of 100 newly-built cottages designed as transitional housing for the homeless.
Pinellas County development being built aims to provide affordable housing to veterans
A groundbreaking was held Friday for a new affordable housing development coming to Pinellas County that's aimed at helping veterans.
A groundbreaking was held Friday for a new affordable housing development coming to Pinellas County that's aimed at helping veterans.
Advocates against proposed bill in Florida that could shift tenant-landlord regulations to state level
A proposed bill looks to shift tenant-landlord regulations from the local level to the state, preempting tenants bill of rights ordinances in the Tampa Bay area, so tenants’ rights organizers said they’re gearing up to fight back.
A proposed bill looks to shift tenant-landlord regulations from the local level to the state, preempting tenants bill of rights ordinances in the Tampa Bay area, so tenants’ rights organizers said they’re gearing up to fight back.
Residents worry developers will take advantage of new zoning rules in St. Pete
Property owners in some parts of St. Petersburg can now convert their homes into, or build up to, four residences on lots that used to be designated only for single family residences.
Property owners in some parts of St. Petersburg can now convert their homes into, or build up to, four residences on lots that used to be designated only for single family residences.
Rezoning for multi-unit housing gets go-ahead from St. Petersburg City Council
In a 7-1 vote Thursday night, St. Petersburg City Council approved a change to zoning rules that will permit multi-unit housing on single lots, in some areas.
In a 7-1 vote Thursday night, St. Petersburg City Council approved a change to zoning rules that will permit multi-unit housing on single lots, in some areas.
Florida lawmakers consider bill aimed at giving incentives for affordable housing investments
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would give incentives for investing in affordable housing, but what is affordable can mean something different to everyone.
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would give incentives for investing in affordable housing, but what is affordable can mean something different to everyone.
Florida lawmakers could override tenant bill of rights laws
After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
40-year mortgage benefits and drawbacks
Struggling homeowners may find relief in a 40-year mortgage.
Struggling homeowners may find relief in a 40-year mortgage.
City leaders to turn 18-acre land in West Tampa into affordable housing near downtown
A big, new development in Tampa is nothing unusual, but finding something affordable these days is the hard part.
A big, new development in Tampa is nothing unusual, but finding something affordable these days is the hard part.
Housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
St. Pete city council approves church housing project despite concerns from neighbors
After hours of public comments on Thursday night, the St. Petersburg city council approved a church’s affordable housing plan.
After hours of public comments on Thursday night, the St. Petersburg city council approved a church’s affordable housing plan.