Affordable Housing

The Florida Senate and House passed legislation that will amend Florida’s landmark law, affecting future affordable housing developments.

An estimated third of the workforce in the Florida Keys can’t meet its basic housing cost needs. But two companion bills moving through the Legislature could significantly incentivize affordable housing development there.

The changes include capping the height of buildings that are built next to single-family homes and requiring mixed-use development in heavy traffic areas.

The Janie’s Garden apartment block offers more than just a place to live.

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.