The average monthly rent for an 872-square-foot apartment in St. Petersburg is nearly $2,000, and city officials continue subsidizing new developments to mitigate soaring living costs....
St. Petersburg’s recently launched Renter Utility Relief program is an immediate success that underscores an increasing need amid soaring costs. Mayor Ken Welch, in partnership with...
Utility rates have soared alongside rents, leaving some residents to choose what bills they can afford to pay in any given month. They now have a...
The city-owned, neglected Tangerine Plaza has remained mostly empty since a Walmart Neighborhood Market vacated the expansive property at 1794 22nd St. S. in 2017. The...
An inch of water can cause over $25,000 in damages for a 2,500-square-foot home. However, unlike 31 other states, Florida lacks legislation mandating flood disclosures for...
St. Petersburg residents struggling to afford rent, pay utility bills and avoid homelessness will benefit from city officials dedicating over $3.5 million in federal funding to...
Following debate on the Eviction Prevention and Probate Assistance Program’s legality, and several other questions, renters facing eviction in South St. Petersburg will now receive pro...
Low-income tenants facing eviction in St. Petersburg could soon receive pro-bono legal counsel after the city council formally approved exploring a long-discussed initiative. The resolution, passed...
While a proposed ordinance regarding land development regulations and notice requirements features six procedural amendments, a recent discussion focused on an unincluded aspect – informing nearby...
A flurry of new legislation percolating out of Tallahassee could undue months, if not years, of local work to increase support for St. Petersburg’s renters. Council...