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With a shortage in housing vouchers, does it make sense to continue policies that erode landlord participation?

MICHAEL STEGMAN AND DENNIS SHEA, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR Published by The Hill and...
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At 15, he is defending his home – and struggling to stay in school

“Housing is the biggest reason kids aren’t going to school or we...
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City Informs Developer Live Local Act Not Applicable

As communities and developers begin to adopt usage of the new Live...
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The deadline to apply to receive support through the Thriving Communities Program is November 15!

The Thriving Communities Program (TCP)’s opportunity for disadvantaged and under-resourced communities to...
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Pinellas County Commission approves $14.4M for affordable homes

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 31, approved...
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Tenant Protections Undone: How Florida Organizers Are Moving Forward

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in June that overrode dozens of...
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Hotly contested golf course redevelopment in Plant City will use Live Local Act to move forward

By Ashley Gurbal Kritzer – Real Estate Editor, Tampa Bay Business Journal Oct 2,...
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Tampa City Council approves 2024 budget with affordable housing boost

TAMPA — The City Council voted to more than double the spending...
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Hillsborough County whacks fund for affordable housing amid crisis

By C.T. BowenTimes staff Published Sept. 22|Updated Sept. 22 In a party-line vote, the...
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Hillsborough commissioners revisit community benefits in Wimauma plan

Hillsborough County commissioners are revisiting community benefits unique to the Wimauma Neighborhood...