Your monthly roundup on the Live Local Act—featuring policy shifts, local implementation, and real-world projects moving Florida’s workforce housing forward.

On this month’s Ledger: We break down Florida’s latest legislative move to expand the Live Local Act through SB 1730—what’s changing, what’s protected, and what developers need to know. From height limits and parking reforms to new carve-outs for historic districts, this update reshapes how affordable housing gets built across the state. Plus, get up to speed on proposed changes to the “missing middle” tax exemption and the newly released 2025 rent limits from FHFC.

This month's Ledger highlights major legislative updates (HB 923 and HB 943) reshaping Florida’s Live Local Act, spotlights pivotal new affordable housing projects, and explores ongoing debates balancing community growth with environmental preservation.

Florida’s housing market is evolving, and The Ledger is here to keep you informed. This month, North Fort Myers welcomes its first affordable senior housing in decades, Miami developers are redefining affordability with high-quality workforce housing, and Tampa rents are dropping—but are renters really feeling the relief? Stay up to date on the latest developments and how the Live Local Act is shaping communities across the state.

Stay informed on Florida’s attainable housing landscape in The Ledger’s January 2025 Edition, featuring MMM Certification deadlines and expert insights on the Live Local Act. We highlight new development announcements, pending legal disputes, and the progress made one year since LLA’s introduction.

In this month's post, we remind you of critical MMM Certification deadlines, examine affordability gaps for public sector workers under the Live Local Act, and highlight transformative developments across the state.

In our latest blog post, we cover the October 2024 updates on the Live Local Act, spotlighting the latest opt-outs, projects and key trends impacting Florida’s affordable housing landscape.

In our latest blog post, we explore the progress made under the Live Local Act as of September 2024, spotlighting new projects and updates.

In our latest blog post, we dive into the August 2024 developments under the Live Local Act, highlighting new affordable housing projects, Ocoee's proactive adoption of the LLA, and the rise of hotel conversions as a housing solution. We also examine the implications of local governments opting out of the Missing Middle Exemption and what this means for the future of affordable housing in Florida.

This month, we explore groundbreaking developments in Wynwood, Miami-Dade's largest affordable housing project, Hollywood's revised oceanfront plans, and the implications of Lake County and Winter Park opting out of LLA property tax exemptions.