March 24, 2026
County commissioners say the bill would take away their authority over some development issues.…
Coverage of housing costs, rental trends, development projects, and policies affecting access to affordable homes in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
March 19, 2026
Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyers
The program will use construction loans and down payment assistance to help low-income homebuyers.…
March 5, 2026
Own the home, not the land: A new tack on affordable housing
A program of the Jacksonville Community Land Trust helps people buy a home at a lower price.…
February 20, 2026
1 in 10 Jacksonville homes are built strictly to rent
The number of build-to-rent homes in the Jacksonville area has grown 600% since 2019, data shows.…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
February 12, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville
More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…
February 11, 2026
Ramada could become affordable housing for vets
A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…
February 6, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How affordable is ‘affordable housing’?
An apartment listed as “affordable housing” may not seem affordable at all. Here’s why.…
February 5, 2026
New housing community will serve the ‘missing middle’
Housing Trust Group is developing Normandy Cove, an affordable housing community on the Westside.…
January 29, 2026
Housing nonprofit expands to Jax to repair veterans’ homes
Rebuilding Together Greater Florida has helped families across Florida with urgent home repairs.…
January 27, 2026
Zillow lists Jacksonville as a top market for homebuyers
Jacksonville is rated the fourth-best place in the nation for homebuyers, based partly on the growth of home values.…
January 26, 2026
Habitat puts Nassau County couple into affordable home
Gavin Kay and Madison Kline will move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Fernandina Beach.…
January 26, 2026
What can Florida do to address housing affordability?
On “The Florida Roundup,” an FSU director explains why the affordable housing issue is more complex than it seems.…
January 20, 2026
Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative
A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…
December 9, 2025
90 affordable housing units open in West Jacksonville
Ability Housing opened Village at Cedar Hills, 90 units of affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…
November 4, 2025
ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund
The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…
October 31, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Home prices tick up
Good news if you’re looking to put your house on the market (or spooky news if you’re looking to buy):…
October 27, 2025
Sale of historic Armory building moves toward City Council vote
Jacksonville officials could sell the 109-year-old Armory building to a Fort Lauderdale developer for $2.89 million.…
October 24, 2025
How can St. Johns County create more affordable housing?
Local leaders outline solutions for affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…
October 15, 2025
JWB helps renters with down payments during housing crisis
JWB helped eight families buy homes by contributing $20,000 to each of them for down payments.…
October 6, 2025
Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville
The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…
September 4, 2025
Proposed Jacksonville tax cut nears a reckoning point
City Council is poised to lower the city’s millage rate while Mayor Donna Deegan argues against it at town hall…
August 27, 2025
Jax mayor wants to hear what you think of city budget
Mayor Donna Deegan has set a series of town hall meetings after City Council cut some of her proposals.…
August 26, 2025
Jax mayor and City Council president spar over budget cuts
With budget hearings wrapped up, City Council will now debate whether to cut programs to reduce taxes.…