Tampa faces a severe housing affordability crisis, as wages and incomes have failed to keep pace with surging housing costs. Nearly half of Tampa Bay Residents spend more than 50 percent of their incomes on housing, placing Tampa in the top 10 most rent-burdened metros in America. Having dedicated 30% of our budget, the Tampa CRA is helping families and individuals from all income levels to make their homes here. Our housing affordability efforts focus on four programs:
