Officials break ground on 92-unit affordable housing apartment complex in West Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Dozens of affordable apartment units are soon coming to St. Augustine, an area in desperate need of more affordable housing. It’s going to be called the…
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How are you or your family affected by the affordable housing crisis?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While the housing market is slowly stabilizing, experts say affordability is still a big challenge for potential homebuyers. According to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR),…
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St. Johns County developer wants to build 650 homes, have 30% designated as workforce housing
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Building more affordable housing in St. Johns County is a top priority for 2024. Together, county officials and nonprofit groups are working toward solutions with…
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Democrats call for more inclusivity on key issues like, housing, healthcare ahead of Florida’s legislative session
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to…
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Chamber of Commerce diving into St. Johns County housing crisis
Business owners say housing prices are hurting their ability to recruit and maintain employees. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — The housing crisis in St. Johns County has an unexpected interested…
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St. Johns County homes designates affordable workforce housing
A housing expert suggests a longer time in order to support the area’s workforce. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County is the most expensive place to buy a…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO pushes back after city report finds agency wasted federal funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The CEO of the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) said there’s a lot more to the city investigation released on Tuesday that revealed the agency wasted more than…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority applicants complain about a lack of communication, transparency
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A single mother waiting for housing assistance calls the lack of affordable housing in Jacksonville a crisis. “The crisis is there are single mothers, single parents out…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority board extends CEO contract, bonus
JHA CEO Dwayne Alexander won praise for his work as CEO while also facing questions from board members about whether he is the right person to lead the agency. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Jacksonville mother waits for answers after JHA application for public housing accepted 8 months ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) is being investigated by the city, more community members are coming forward with concerns about the long wait for help. Right…
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