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Tampa rents are actually going down

Overall, Tampa was one of 93 of the nation’s 100 largest cities which witnessed decreased rents this month.

by Colin Wolf November 30, 2022March 4, 2025

Overall, Tampa was one of 93 of the nation’s 100 largest cities which witnessed decreased rents this month.

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Evictions skyrocketed in Hillsborough County last month

Leaders say the situation will only get worse unless bold action is taken.

by Justin Garcia September 23, 2022May 15, 2025

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Tampa activists call for more affordable housing funds in upcoming budget

The demonstration will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Tampa City Hall.

by Justin Garcia September 6, 2022August 17, 2023

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Tampa once again leads country in home-price increases

The Tampa area had a 35 percent price increase in June when compared to a year earlier.

by News Service of Florida August 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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Landlords and City of Tampa staff talk council out of putting rent control on November ballot

There’s still opportunity for rent control to make it on another ballot, and one council member thinks March is an option.

by Justin Garcia August 4, 2022September 5, 2024

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Tampa announces plans to collaborate with Bay Area Legal Services to represent renters in need

The details of the potential agreement are still being worked out, the city says.

by Justin Garcia August 4, 2022March 20, 2024

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With eyes on rent control, Tampa City Council votes to declare housing state of emergency

The vote comes after months of renter outcry, and there are still hurdles the city must face to control skyrocketing rents.

by Justin Garcia July 28, 2022September 18, 2024

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Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments fails HUD inspection, property management company to change

Cambridge Property Management will be replaced by a new company starting in July.

by Justin Garcia June 3, 2022June 28, 2025

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Tampa now leads the nation in housing price increases

Tampa was followed by the Phoenix area at 32.4 percent and the Miami area at 32 percent.

by News Service of Florida June 1, 2022November 26, 2023

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Tampa officials stereotyped homeless people as mentally ill addicts during forum, and were corrected by experts

One expert said that the face of homelessness could look like her and anyone else affected by the housing crisis.

by Justin Garcia May 25, 2022July 1, 2025

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Tampa mortgage payments are up $648 a month from last year

Over the past year, both renters and homeowners have faced soaring price tags.

by Molly Ryan May 20, 2022January 26, 2025

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‘The mayor has left a trail of dishonesty’: Jane Castor’s latest claims about Tampa’s ‘crime free’ housing program under scrutiny

Under federal investigation for the second time, Castor says media is wrong about ‘crime free’ but the facts say otherwise

by Justin Garcia May 3, 2022July 28, 2025

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Two more Tampa apartment complexes run by Cambridge Management are riddled with problems

The management company said that they are working on the problems and ‘prioritizing the most urgent needs.’

by Justin Garcia April 26, 2022June 11, 2025

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Tampa home prices continue to skyrocket

The Tampa and Miami areas were the only regions of Florida included in the index.

by News Service of Florida April 26, 2022April 2, 2024

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Tampa City Council takes first step towards ordinance requiring 60 days notice before rent increase

The ordinance would also make it so that renters on month-to-month leases would receive 30 days notice.

by Justin Garcia April 21, 2022April 27, 2025

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Tampa’s Silver Oak Apartments threatens tenants with eviction after they exposed infrastructure problems

The surprise inspection and threat of eviction come just days after tenants highlighted glaring infrastructure problems at the complex.

by Justin Garcia April 18, 2022May 18, 2025

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Tampa witnessed a 32 percent increase in home prices last month, the third highest in nation, says report

The current median home listing price in the city is $399,000, the study says.

by Sofía García Vargas April 1, 2022November 17, 2024

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Over the last year, Tampa witnessed nation’s second largest increase in home prices, says report

Tampa and Miami were the only Florida markets included in the report.

by News Service of Florida March 30, 2022December 2, 2024

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Most Tampa Bay homes made more money than the average local worker, says report

Of course, while this news is good for homeowners, it’s also incredibly bad for local renters.

by Colin Wolf March 18, 2022March 28, 2025

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Tampa City Council enacts ‘Tenants Bill of Rights’ ordinance in unanimous vote

“This, to me, is just a modicum of dignity when it comes to this issue.”

by Justin Garcia March 17, 2022March 1, 2025