The Brief
- The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship.
- City Council has approved changes to local ordinances that allow St. Pete to partner with religious organizations and developers to build affordable housing on church-owned land.
- City leaders believe St. Petersburg may be the first city in Florida to formally take this step.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship.
The backstory:
City Council has approved changes to local ordinances that allow St. Pete to partner with religious organizations and developers to build affordable housing on church-owned land. The move follows a new state law passed during the most recent legislative session, giving cities the option to adopt the policy into their municipal codes.…