The people behind the “Live Local” bill said one of the goals is to create more housing options so people like nurses and those in the military can live near where they work.
Affordable housing continues to be a big issue in Florida. Many say it’s a crisis that needs to be addressed.– Affordable housing continues to be a big issue in Florida. Many say it’s a crisis that needs to be addressed.
For decades, Florida has struggled to create enough affordable housing options for workers in the state, meaning housing that cost no more than 30% of a family’s gross income. “First, we want to revise our hosting strategy. Our state housing strategy, which is older than I am. We haven’t amended these strategies for over 30 years. That is where we begin,” Calatayud said.
But critics are calling the legislation a “big corporate giveaway” and pointed out the bill would also take away the ability of local governments to impose rent control. Current Florida law allows local governments to impose rent control under certain circumstances, as long as it’s approved by voters.“It is, unfortunately, to the point where the need is now,” Eskamani said. “It’s not in the future.
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