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.
St. Pete church affordable housing plan faces pushback from nearby neighbors
A plan submitted by a St. Pete church to build affordable housing units on its vacant piece of property isn’t sitting well with its neighbors.
A plan submitted by a St. Pete church to build affordable housing units on its vacant piece of property isn’t sitting well with its neighbors.
Pinellas leaders, businesses, developers form county-wide compact focused on affordable housing
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.
Many people moving to Florida set their sights on North Port
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
Habitat for Humanity building homes for new Manatee County community
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
Keystone, Odessa residents fight back against planned housing development
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.