Two hotels converted into affordable apartment complex in Clearwater
Pelican Lake Apartments is accepting applications from prospective tenants. Crews renovated the TownePlace Suites by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott, combining the two hotels into the new complex on 49th Street North.
Pelican Lake Apartments is accepting applications from prospective tenants. Crews renovated the TownePlace Suites by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott, combining the two hotels into the new complex on 49th Street North.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Tampa housing state of emergency will be on November ballots, city council decides
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Habitat for Humanity continues growth of St. Pete's affordable housing options
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Pete leaders allow secondary dwelling on properties to target current housing crisis
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
Homeless shelter in Pinellas County to transition to affordable housing after funding cut
Grace House in Clearwater is home to 80 of the 130 beds available for homeless families, but it's now being forced to close. The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County cut their funding, forcing the largest shelter in the county shut its doors.
Grace House in Clearwater is home to 80 of the 130 beds available for homeless families, but it's now being forced to close. The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County cut their funding, forcing the largest shelter in the county shut its doors.
Largest Pinellas County shelter for homeless families closes after funding was cut
The largest homeless shelter for families in Pinellas County is closing for good. It will eventually turn into an affordable housing option.
The largest homeless shelter for families in Pinellas County is closing for good. It will eventually turn into an affordable housing option.
Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
City of St. Petersburg employees may receive monthly stipends to help pay rent
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
Catholic Charities, Hillsborough County turns Ruskin motel into apartments for low-income residents
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Newest phase announced in Tampa's $200 million West River redevelopment
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
‘Is this a good time to buy?’ Prospective home buyers seek answers at Tampa housing seminar
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home
According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020.
According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020.
New hotline offers Tampa renters, homeowners find rent, mortgage relief
Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.
Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.
This is what it looks like to own a brand-new, affordable home in Tampa
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Creation of Tenants Advocacy Office gets go-ahead from Tampa City Council
Tampa renters are another step closer to relief amid a housing crisis. Tampa City Council approved moving forward Thursday with creating a Tenants' Advocacy Office.
Tampa renters are another step closer to relief amid a housing crisis. Tampa City Council approved moving forward Thursday with creating a Tenants' Advocacy Office.
Tampa ranks 8th most popular city for investors to scoop up houses, market analysis finds
It’s still very much a seller’s market in the Bay Area, and now Tampa is the eighth most popular city for investors to scoop up houses.
It’s still very much a seller’s market in the Bay Area, and now Tampa is the eighth most popular city for investors to scoop up houses.
Sarasota leaders look for solutions as affordable housing dwindles locally
The latest data from Apartment List shows rents in Sarasota are up nearly 33% from this same time last year. Skyrocketing rents has made finding an affordable place to live a growing issue across Tampa Bay.
The latest data from Apartment List shows rents in Sarasota are up nearly 33% from this same time last year. Skyrocketing rents has made finding an affordable place to live a growing issue across Tampa Bay.
St. Pete taking control of run-down properties for developers to build affordable homes
St. Petersburg officials are trying to get creative when it comes to solving the city’s affordable housing problem. The city is taking control of run-down properties and selling them to developers who will provide housing that people can afford.
St. Petersburg officials are trying to get creative when it comes to solving the city’s affordable housing problem. The city is taking control of run-down properties and selling them to developers who will provide housing that people can afford.
Ritz-Carlton Residences developer moving forward with second tower plans in Tampa
Even as people worry about inflation and the economy, the Tampa Bay building boom is still booming, at least for now.
Even as people worry about inflation and the economy, the Tampa Bay building boom is still booming, at least for now.