Housing Crisis

Miami-Dade County land proposed to be donated for affordable housing

Miami-Dade County commissioners are considering giving away $3.2 million worth of surplus land to develop affordable housing in response to the housing crisis. The proposal involves selling 26 government-owned properties in Commission District 2 for $10 each. The properties would be sold or rented to households with incomes under 120% of the area's median income as part of the Infill Housing...

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New build-to-rent homes surging across Florida as mortgage rates rise

Build-to-rent homes have become a popular solution to the housing crisis in South Florida and the Treasure Coast, with 44,700 houses currently under construction. On November 1, 2023, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for The Cottages, a build-to-rent complex in Port St. Lucie. Vice President of Capstone Communities Davis Maxwell said that the build-to-rent model is a good alternative due to the high...