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affordable housing
Housing summit experts: zoning must change to ease Florida housing crisis
One of the biggest culprits in Florida’s ongoing housing affordability crisis is zoning, said three experts who will gather at USF St. Petersburg Wednesday to discuss ways to increase housing stock and lower costs. Former...
DeSantis signs a bill targeting ‘squatters’
The bill, in part, could lead to second-degree felony charges for squatters who intentionally cause at least $1,000 in damage.
The Scoop: Wed. March 27, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A new IRS tax tool will allow taxpayers in Florida to file their federal taxes online for free.
MidPoint: Homeless Camps and Other Legislative Plans
We continue our review of 2024 legislative proposals with today's focus on efforts at criminalizing "sleeping in public" and establishing homeless tent camps around the state, and the problems of private equity firms buying up...
New “State of the Region” report highlights Tampa Bay’s affordability crisis
University of South Florida researchers lifted the veil on a new report on how Tampa Bay stacks up to other similar metropolitan areas.
State legislature discusses the cost of tax breaks on affordable living spaces
The state Revenue Estimating Conference considered the cost of HB 1299, a proposal regarding affordable living spaces, on Friday.
The Scoop: Wed., December 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Rent caps and grants State lawmakers will discuss bills related to housing in Florida in the upcoming legislative session. Two bills could help Florida renters and homeowners amid record-high housing costs. Homes for the...
Florida’s Live Local Act spurs new affordable housing in East Hillsborough
A new affordable housing project under Florida’s new “Live Local” Act is underway in Hillsborough County. WMNF's Chris Young reports
The Scoop: Thurs., December 14, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Affordable housing is top concern St. Pete residents were able to weigh in on how $50 million in funding associated with the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment should be spent. Affordable housing was the top concern...
Probe into the embattled Florida housing director is closed
The Florida House Financing Corp. took little action on hostile workplace accusations after the director of the agency resigned.
