Study: Affordable Housing Act Generates Gains, ‘Real Friction’

Using Local Property Tax Exemptions for Affordable Housing Needs

To deal with Florida’s housing affordability problems, lawmakers passed the Live Local Act in 2023. The Act was later amended in 2024 and 2025. To address the growing demand for affordable housing, certain programs were offered to local governments. Providing developers with financial and regulatory incentives to build more affordable housing units. Requiring local governments to […] The post Using Local Property Tax Exemptions for Affordable Ho…

Study: Affordable housing act generates gains, ‘real friction’

(The Center Square) – A 2023 Florida law designed to generate more affordable housing has produced “real gains but also real friction,” according to a nonprofit taxpayer group. The Live Local Act was designed to increase the number of affordable…

Study: Affordable housing act generates gains, ‘real friction’ - Washington Examiner

(The Center Square) – A 2023 Florida law designed to generate more affordable housing has produced “real gains but also real friction,” according to a nonprofit taxpayer group. The Live Local Act was designed to increase the number of affordable housing units through property tax incentives and streamlined approval of construction projects, according to a new report by Florida TaxWatch. “The law requires that at least 40% of units in eligible pr…

Study: Affordable housing act generates gains, 'real friction'

(The Center Square) – A 2023 Florida law designed to generate more affordable housing has produced “real gains but also real friction,” according to a nonprofit taxpayer group.