A proposal before the commission Thursday would remove bonuses for projects too close to market rate.
Original Air Date: November 5, 2025
Host: Manatee County’s efforts to get affordable housing built has produced thousands of new units. But most of them are still out of reach for most working families. This Thursday, Manatee County could eliminate some incentives for developers of workforce housing for tenants earning more than 80 percent of the area’s median household income. The intent is to instead promote construction of truly affordable housing for those making less. Dania Hefley explains…