Tampa officials advance measure that could help low-income renters
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Barndominums increase in popularity as Florida housing prices rise
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
Tampa councilman wants another vote on proposed tenant bill of rights ordinance
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera is not giving up on an ordinance that would create a Tenant Bill of Rights.
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera is not giving up on an ordinance that would create a Tenant Bill of Rights.
St. Pete increases down payment assistance to $60,000 for new buyers
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
Tampa tenants fight back after receiving notices to vacate with little warning
Residents at the Holly Court Apartments in Tampa are fighting for answers and change after receiving non-renewal notices and notices to vacate on New Year’s Eve.
Residents at the Holly Court Apartments in Tampa are fighting for answers and change after receiving non-renewal notices and notices to vacate on New Year’s Eve.
Tampa expands program that helps first-time buyers purchase homes
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.
Tampa helps stabilize neighborhoods, housing costs with home repair assistance program
With housing and rent prices skyrocketing across the Tampa Bay area, many residents are feeling squeezed out of the market. Long time homeowners in some of Tampa’s oldest neighborhoods are under pressure to sell, especially when repair and maintenance costs start to seem insurmountable.
With housing and rent prices skyrocketing across the Tampa Bay area, many residents are feeling squeezed out of the market. Long time homeowners in some of Tampa’s oldest neighborhoods are under pressure to sell, especially when repair and maintenance costs start to seem insurmountable.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
St. Petersburg City Council to explore preventing further rent increases
The city of St. Petersburg will explore new options to put the brakes on skyrocketing rent prices after mayor-elect Ken Welch is inaugurated, along with new city council members, on January 6.
The city of St. Petersburg will explore new options to put the brakes on skyrocketing rent prices after mayor-elect Ken Welch is inaugurated, along with new city council members, on January 6.
Community land trust in Hillsborough County could help bring down housing prices
Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices.
Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices.
City program will give eligible Tampa homeowners up to $50,000 for home repairs
A new program in Tampa aims to stabilize neighborhoods and keep homeowners in their homes by helping them make necessary repairs amid rising costs.
A new program in Tampa aims to stabilize neighborhoods and keep homeowners in their homes by helping them make necessary repairs amid rising costs.
Group demands St. Pete lawmakers make affordable housing top priority
A group of more than 200 people gathered in St. Petersburg to demand city leaders do something about soaring rent prices.
A group of more than 200 people gathered in St. Petersburg to demand city leaders do something about soaring rent prices.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.