Miami-Dade mega-housing summit seeks solutions to affordability crisis

Miami-Dade will be hosting the "Building Blocks Housing Summit" at loanDepot Park on Thursday.

• Jun 29, 2022

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis

Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.

• Jun 28, 2022

HUD secretary in South Florida to address housing crisis

"It is so different when you see it for yourself, that's why I'm here, it is important that we address the housing crisis," she said.

• Jun 28, 2022

Local nonprofit helping vulnerable Miami renters

CBS4's Joe Gorchow highlights the work being done by SMASH.

• Jun 27, 2022

Nonprofit SMASH making sure Liberty City renters aren't "living under the thumb of these slumlords"

SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.

• Jun 27, 2022

Broward tackles Housing Bill of Rights as rents continue to rise

Broward's Tenant's Bill of Rights aims to help renters by requiring landlords to give renter's a copy of their rights, 60 days' notice for a rent increase, and fully disclose late fees.

• Jun 21, 2022

Broward Health North employee's career path opens doors to permanent housing

Ja'Marcus Bartley, who works at Broward Health North, is on a career path he never ever thought of while struggling with homelessness.

• Jun 21, 2022

Coconut Creek resident says one community won't accept applications from anyone involved in law

CBS4's Bobeth Yates went digging to find out if this is legal.

• Jun 15, 2022

Apartment complex reportedly won't accept rental applications from attorneys

"What are they afraid off?" said the resident, who asked us not to disclose her identity.

• Jun 15, 2022

Broward teacher hoping to benefit from Hometown Heroes program

Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels is desperately looking to buy a home.

• Jun 6, 2022

South Florida teacher hoping to benefit from Hometown Heroes program

CBS4's Joan Murray spoke with Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels, who is desperately looking to buy a home.

• Jun 6, 2022

Plantation renter scrambling after being told lease won't be renewed

"I was in the office and was told to expect a 20 to 30% increase. That's insane. I walked out," Charlie McClain says.

• May 31, 2022

Florida Democrats sense opportunity against Gov. Ron DeSantis over soaring housing costs

Democrats in Florida, struggling to energize liberals while bleeding support among Latinos, have settled on a message to galvanize voters heading into the midterm elections: It's too expensive here.

• May 31, 2022

Renters being forced out of their Miami Gardens apartment

Ronnie Lewis, a renter at The Pomelo, has to leave by August 13.

• May 30, 2022

State Holds Special Session On Property Insurance

Lawmakers will hold a special session in hopes of tackling the state's troubled property insurance system.

• May 23, 2022

South Florida's Sky-High Rent Is Squeezing Longtime Locals Looking For An Affordable Place

Finding rent in South Florida has been tough for many longtime residents and natives.

• Oct 22, 2021

Who Can Afford To Live In South Florida? Rent Is Through The Roof & Expected To Go Higher

If you are a renter living in South Florida, you don't need to be told just how unaffordable housing has become. The fact is that rents are sky-high and experts say they are going up even higher.

• Aug 26, 2021