With real estate prices at an all time high, the prospect of owning a home is unimaginable for many Floridians. Now some lower income workers are having trouble finding housing to rent. Faced with rising taxes, insurance and other costs, landlords are passing the financial burden along to renters. WUSF’s Carson Cooper discusses the issue of affordable renting with tenants, landlords and housing experts. Learn moreorListen Now
WUSF News - Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings Says Help for Strapped Homeowners On The Way
It's not just lower-income folks who are having trouble paying for housing these days. The problem now affects much of the middle class. Last year's hurricanes sent homeowner's insurance premiums skyrocketing,
and increasing population means a scarcity of affordable housing in some areas. Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings was appointed by Gov. Bush to head a panel looking at insurance reform. She spoke at an affordable living summit, held at the Tampa Convention Center. Learn more and listen to a report from WUSF's Steve Newborn.
Florida Matters - " The Tampa Bay Economic Scorecard"
How does our region compete with other metropolitan areas in the South
as a place to do business? How does Tampa Bay rate when it comes to job
creation, salaries and affordable and attainable housing? We look for answers and analysis from local experts. Learn moreorListen now
WUSF News - Affordable Housing Eyed in Hillsborough
With real estate prices at an all time high, the prospect of owning a home is unimaginable for many Floridians. Now some lower income workers are having trouble finding housing to rent. Faced with rising taxes, insurance and other costs, landlords are passing the financial burden along to renters. WUSF’s Carson Cooper discusses the issue of affordable renting with tenants, landlords and housing experts. 
Hillsborough County Commissioner Tom Scott spearheaded a task force to study successful affordable housing programs in other states and cities.
