Tampa to award 18 lots as part of affordable housing plan

Developers and nonprofits who win a chance to build on the lots must sell to qualified, income-eligible buyers.

By Louis Llovio
| 4:00 p.m. December 8, 2023
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor with Kia Raymond, who became a homeowner through the city's Infill Housing Program.

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Tampa is expanding an infill program launched six years ago that’s aimed at bringing in more affordable housing to the city.

As part of program, the city will award 18 lots to developers or nonprofits with the condition that the homes be built and sold to qualifying buyers who meet income requirements.

According to a statement from the city, the developers or nonprofits must apply for a spot in the program, and the city-owned lots will be handed out in a lottery. The winners may then select qualifying buyers through the city’s DARE to Own the Dream Homeownership Program, which offers closing cost help and forgivable down payment loans of up to $40,000.