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Orlando commissioners worry Live Local Act won’t lead to housing at lower income levels

Por: Orlando Sentinel Crime April 24, 2023

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Florida’s new $711 million affordable housing law could spur more units and also more headaches for local governments. Orlando city commissioners were briefed Monday on the bill, dubbed the Live Local Act, which is intended to boost housing supply by including money for downpayment assistance programs, availing low-interest loans for affordable housing developers, and offering several tax exemptions. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month, it... + full article



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