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Homelessness among Florida families up 28-percent, says report

Rents have also increased by nearly 40% between 2019-2023.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

The 2025 Rental Market Study conducted by UF Shimberg Center for Housing Studies found that homelessness among Florida families rose by 28% in the last three years.

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Homelessness among Florida families up 28-percent, says report