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St. Pete Considers SOI, Notice of Nonrenewal Ordinances
Date posted Sep 14

The City of St. Petersburg is considering two ordinances that will impact the rental housing industry. The first ordinance would elevate Source of...

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Rental Assistance Updates for Hillsborough County
Date posted Sep 3

Below are a few announcements on how residents in Hillsborough County who have been impacted by the COVID pandemic could apply for rental...

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Regular BAAA Meeting with St. Pete Housing Authority
Date posted Aug 30

On Thursday, August 26, BAAA hosted a regular meeting via Zoom with the St. Pete Housing Authority (SPHA). The meeting was led by SPHA staff Larry...

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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Eviction Moratorium
Date posted Aug 27

In a 6-3 decision issued late on August 26, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the CDC’s eviction moratorium, ruling that the agency did not...

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Homeless Leadership Alliance - Housing Navigation Program
Date posted Aug 26

On Tuesday, August 24, BAAA hosted a webinar featuring the Homeless Leadership Alliance (HLA) of Pinellas County and the introduction of their...

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Furrier Fair Housing
Date posted Aug 20

Furrier Fair Housing Instructor: Victoria Cowart, CPM | Petscreening.com Originally recorded: Thursday, August 19th from 10:00 am-11:00 am 1...

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Pasco County Set To Increase Mobility Fees
Date posted Aug 18

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners is considering an increase in mobility fees for most new development projects across the County. For...

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Hillsborough County Updates ERAP to Include Late Fees, Prospective Rent
Date posted Aug 17

Hillsborough County continues to offer rental and utility assistance to eligible residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID...

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City of Tampa Looking Into Tenant Bill of Rights
Date posted Aug 12

The Tampa City Council has directed city staff to look into the feasibility of adopting a Tenant Bill of Rights ordinance. City staff are...

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City of Tampa Proposal to Adjust FAR Shapes Up
Date posted Aug 5

Instigated by neighborhood associations who oppose additional multifamily development, City of Tampa planners have looked into adjustments to how...

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CDC Issues New Eviction Moratorium
Date posted Aug 3

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a new eviction moratorium in response to the COVID emergency. The new order...

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NAA Calls on Industry to Oppose Eviction Moratorium Extension
Date posted Jul 30

The White House recently called on Congress to extend the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium through new legislation. There are reports that a bill to...

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