Florida's efforts to address affordable housing issues have come under scrutiny as developers seek tax breaks under the 'Live Local' initiative but fail to build a significant number of affordable units. The state, which passed historic affordable housing legislation last year, is now facing criticism from communities who argue that the legislation has benefited developers without providing new affordable housing options for regular working people, with complaints that “It doesn’t help the regular working people.” Lawmakers are now considering adjustments to the law in response to the mounting complaints.
Florida lawmakers look to tweak affordable housing law as complaints pour in https://t.co/Egl98zQcmC https://t.co/FwYfwIwgIN
Florida lawmakers look to tweak affordable housing law as complaints pour in https://t.co/MvklrtY5TQ https://t.co/Km3nZiUu18
NEW: Florida passed historic affordable housing legislation last year. But some communities believe a key component has helped developers w/out providing any new affordable housing. “It doesn’t help the regular working people." w/@bbehrendttimes: https://t.co/YU21FTRGFJ
Florida builders seek millions in ‘Live Local’ tax breaks, build few affordable units https://t.co/ZUxHXZjpuL
The state wants developers to provide affordable housing, yet the state can’t even provide affordable energy. https://t.co/gvUDuvpMJg