Sarasota's affordable housing crisis dissected at chamber summit

Most respondents to a Sarasota Chamber of Commerce survey say their ability to do business has been negatively impacted due to a lack of housing for workers.

Affordable housing cannot be produced for over 40% of Sarasota County households, says Gulf Coast Community Foundation Director of Community Investment Jon Thaxton.
Affordable housing cannot be produced for over 40% of Sarasota County households, says Gulf Coast Community Foundation Director of Community Investment Jon Thaxton.
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Despite efforts by state and local governments to incentivize the development of affordable housing for workforce individuals and families, little has actually been done to close the gap locally. That is in no small part due to the post-pandemic economic realities of rising costs and local real estate market forces.

 

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