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affordable housing
Local Black-owned business awarded $3 million for Ybor housing development
Three Tampa Bay Tech alumni are planning to build a new affordable housing development in partnership with the City of Tampa. Their company was selected for a $3 million state grant to help fund a...
The Challenges of Affordable Housing
MidPoint takes up the challenges of Affordable Housing in the Tampa Bay region and what to do about it with former County Commissioner Kimberly Overman, Founder of the Housing Leadership Council of Tampa Bay, and...
New study calls Tampa one of the most expensive cities for renting
Tampa is one of the most expensive cities to rent in. Listen: For an average renter in Tampa, about 24% of their income goes toward rent. A new analysis by Clever Real Estate finds Tampa...
City Council member wants St. Pete to own mixed-income housing
At least two bills were passed during the 2023 Florida Legislative session that impact tenants. We speak with St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd.
Pinellas County leaders tackle housing affordability crisis amidst soaring prices
Listen: Pinellas County leaders came together today to discuss housing affordability amidst increasingly unaffordable housing prices. The recent population boom in Florida has had both positive and negative effects, especially for Pinellas County. The county...
Miami, Tampa top home price increases
The Miami area had a 10.8 percent year-over-year home price increase, while the Tampa area was second-highest at 7.7 percent.
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Permitless carry in Florida The Florida Senate will deliver a final vote today on permitless carry, a controversial bill allowing Floridians to possess a concealed weapon in public without a license – or training. The...
Affordable housing plan gets final approval in Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature's $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lynn Hurtak visits from the Tampa City Council to talk about various affordable housing scenarios including co-op housing. Walter talks about upcoming trip to D.C. as we discuss soil and waterway contamination with a nod...
Housing bill teed up in Florida Senate
A $711 million proposal intended to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is ready to quickly go before the state Senate.
A new bill is being proposed in Florida to reduce taxes on affordable housing
A new bill (SB 220 and HB 229)is being proposed that would reduce taxes on affordable housing units in Florida.
The Hillsborough County Commission last year approved a ‘Tenant’s Bill of Rights’ ordinance that, among other things, contains a ban on what’s known as source of income discrimination. This provision prohibits landlords and property owners...
