Affordable Housing

Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, says the funds would help the hospital "attract and retain health care workers."

A recent poll shows 1,500 people who applied for jobs turned them down because they couldn't afford housing.

They say it encourages affordable housing where it isn't needed and stunts commercial growth.

The historic Jordan Park public housing project reopened on Friday as an affordable housing development for St. Petersburg seniors and families.

Plans are underway for the iconic Miami Beach hotel and bar to be replaced with a high-end restaurant and affordable housing units.

At 15%, the city's incentive threshold for developers in downtown Sarasota is far lower than what's recommended by the state under the new Live Local Act.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look into the suspension of Florida's affordable housing director and what it means for the new Live Local Act. Plus, Brightline's Miami-to-Orlando service is coming soon — what's next for Florida's high-speed rail? We get into that and other transportation news.

On Thursday, council members voted to repeal the city's Tenant Bill of Rights to remain in compliance with new state rules. Now, the city is exploring what options remain.

The Live Local Act is designed to accelerate the development of affordable housing, including portions of the law that require local governments to relinquish control over the zoning and land-use process.

Charles George and Carolyn Lang purchased a house in Tampa at the height of the real estate boom. Finding a home that fit their budget proved quite the task.

Florida Matters is starting a series exploring how the state's population boom and politics are affecting important issues in our lives.

Florida Matters is starting a series exploring how the state's population boom and politics are affecting important issues in our lives.