Tag: Housing

EXPLAINER

Why the Ocoee Gateway LLC housing developments got denied. And what happens next.

Wrong zoning and an incomplete application led to the projects’ rejection.

COVID 19

Deadline looms for Orange County’s Covid-19 Eviction Diversion Program

Federally funded rental assistance program pays past-due rent for those facing imminent eviction.

RENT CONTROL

Cities may not have to comply with Orange County’s rent capping measure

Even if the ballot measure passes in November, cities can opt out by passing their own ordinances.

COVID-19

CDC issues limited eviction moratorium until early October for U.S. counties experiencing ‘substantial and high levels’ of the coronavirus

The CDC issued a limited moratorium that prevents evictions of tenants behind on their rent for another 60 days. Order affects counties where Covid-19 transmission is high. President says it buys time to disperse emergency rental assistance.

HOUSING

CDC’s eviction moratorium may end next week

VoxPopuli talks with Jeffrey Hussey from Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida about what comes next.

COVID 19

Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program extends safety net for tenants financially hit by Covid-19

If you're a month to a year behind in rent, you may qualify for this coronavirus-relief program.