Saint Pete Council Eyes Incentives for Affordable Housing Developers
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-08T21:25:01.615Z
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The Saint Petersburg City Council is considering a package of incentives aimed at encouraging developers to build more affordable housing units in the city. The proposed measures, discussed at a...
The Saint Petersburg City Council is considering a package of incentives aimed at encouraging developers to build more affordable housing units in the city. The proposed measures, discussed at a recent Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting, include density bonuses, expedited permitting processes, and reductions in certain development fees for projects that incorporate affordable housing.
The move comes as Saint Petersburg grapples with a growing housing affordability crisis, wit
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