We are seeing Orange County’s initiative to streamline the construction of affordable housing take shape.

In Seminole County, there’s now expanded access to free legal assistance for low-income tenants facing housing challenges. It’s a resource provided by Seminole County Legal Aid (SCLA) in a space that’s now available, thanks to the Clerk of Court.

Located near the Altamonte Springs SunRail station, Banyan Eastown Apartments includes one- and two-bedroom units in energy-efficient, three-story buildings with elevators. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, computer lab, and meeting rooms.

The latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.

During the two-year gap between closing Daily Bread and opening apartments that will be built for homeless people on Apollo Boulevard called Providence Place, the team will serve the community through mobile outreach like food trucks.

The Daily Bread, a homeless outreach center that served hundreds of people in the Melbourne area is set to close in a matter of weeks, and a meeting Tuesday could finalize the next step.

The Associated Press has found that the Trump administration has stalled at least $60 million in funding intended largely for affordable housing developments nationwide.

The Trump administration’s proposal to layoff half of federal workers at the nation’s housing agency is targeting employees who support disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigations and first-time homebuyers, according to two documents obtained by The Associated Press.

Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.

The median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.

For a growing number of Floridians, the dream of owning a condo is turning into a financial nightmare.

Flagler County is known for it's beautiful beaches and small-town feel, but the rising cost of housing is making it feel just as unaffordable as some big cities and counties.

Along Silver Star Road in the heart of Pine Hills is where you'll find Hawthorne Park — a 120-unit affordable housing development exclusively for seniors.

City commissioners approved a plan Monday to turn an Orlando hotel into affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County broke ground on a new home in Kissimmee Friday morning, as part of their Annual "Home for the Holidays" build.

Millions of Americans can’t afford to buy a home or rent a suitable apartment, making housing a central issue for voters in the upcoming presidential election.

The city of Orlando on Monday joined the growing number of county and city governments opting out of a state law that is supposed to bring more affordable housing to communities.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.

An Orlando hotel could be converted into new affordable housing, according to a project proposal.

Orange County has unveiled “Ready, Set, Orange,” a new, forward-thinking initiative designed to streamline the construction of affordable housing.

Seminole County is joining the list of local governments who will no longer give tax breaks to developers who offer affordable housing.

In an effort to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Florida, the state legislature in 2023 passed the “Live Local Act.”

Next week, the Orlando Housing Authority will open up pre-applications online for those who wish to apply for public housing.

A homeless outreach center moved to evict some of its clients from its transitional housing program after they refused to leave.

The Orlando Union Rescue Mission, which is one of Central Florida's largest service providers to the homeless, wants to do something about the housing shortage.

A University of North Florida study found that Duval County is the eviction filing capital of the state, and corporations are behind a majority of eviction filings in the Jacksonville area.

Seminole County leaders are celebrating a new affordable housing subdivision in Sanford.

The City of Orlando is celebrating the opening of an affordable apartment development at the site of what used to be a blighted hotel.

A developer’s plan to bring a 36-unit attainable senior apartment complex to the Waterford Lakes community has been denied by Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

The hotel was demolished in 2023.

Leaders in Seminole County say a growing number of people live in cars and on the streets, and only about 200 shelter beds are available countywide.

The hotel is being turned into the Palm Garden Apartments, which is currently under construction.

A developer's plans to bring an attainable senior apartment complex to east Orange County is drawing opposition from the community.

Work is beginning on a community that's designed to address Central Florida's affordable housing crisis.

The city of Kissimmee is getting results when it comes to finding a solution to the affordable housing crisis impacting Central Florida.

We found one company that took a hotel that used to be full of issues, like drugs and shootings, and completely turned it around.

Commissioners in Orange County agreed Tuesday to send a plan for an affordable housing project that would be built by Walt Disney World onto the next step.

For Margarita and Richard having a home was always the goal.

Over the next three days, volunteers with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida will be going out to count how many people are experiencing homelessness across the region.

As Florida's population has rapidly increased over the years, demand for housing has reached an all-time high and the supply of affordable housing has not kept up.

A flurry of construction is happening in the Holden Heights community as workers begin building a home for a local family in two weeks.

Central Florida is known as a top tourist destination in the world, but if you pull back the curtains and look a little closer, you'll also find one of the worst affordable housing crises in the country.

Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners have taken a significant step toward addressing Central Florida’s affordable housing crisis.

On Tuesday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city and housing leaders got a look inside the Palm Garden Apartments that are now under construction.

The son of a Polk County pastor was found dead and his killer was arrested, but detectives are working to figure out the motive.

A Volusia County official is opening up about his own struggle to find affordable housing. Deltona’s mayor, Santiago Avila Jr., told News 6 he now has his own concerns, and he hopes the city can start bringing in more affordable housing.

Leaders in Osceola County say the former Crown Motel in Kissimmee will be the future home to dozens of families.

Ryan von Weller joins Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly."

Seminole County leaders are marking the beginning of construction on a development that will bring affordable housing to Sanford.

Eight Florida housing markets are among the most overpriced in the country, according to a new report, and three Central Florida markets are in the top 15.

According to the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, in Orange County alone, more than 1,600 people are considered homeless. That number includes people living in shelters.

As Florida grapples with a shortage of affordable housing, the Senate on Friday gave final approval to a bill that could lead to landlords collecting monthly fees instead of security deposits from renters.

Orange County’s rent control amendment, approved by the voters last November, will not go into effect.

News 6's Justin Warmoth speaks with Ryan Von Weller.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning in Collier County to sign SB 102, the “Live Local Act.”

With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place in Kissimmee on Friday where the new Dillingham Apartments will be built along June Street.

With rent prices soaring across the state, the city of Sanford is looking at ways to help families struggling to find housing options stay afloat.

With approximately $3 million in federal funding administered through the HUD Home American Rescue Plan Act, the county is now asking for the public’s input on best to use the money locally.

Lucian Conte lives off of Spring Lite Way, not far from Donnybrook Park. He said what used to be a wooded area behind his home is now under development.

The next episode of “Solutionaries” tackles the lack of affordable housing across America and highlights the people and organizations who are working to solve the crisis.

Commissioners in Osceola County tabled an ordinance calling for a tenant’s bill of rights and a flood disclosure requirement Monday, a move which cheered realtors.

Armed with a large majority, Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo outlined what she described as a voter-supported “conservative agenda” as she became Florida Senate president Tuesday.

Before Hurricane Ian, Florida’s insurance market was already in crisis. Now many consumers are on edge about how their premiums will change after the storm.

Six states, and the Federal Trade Commission, are suing a rental listing platform accused of paying for fake positive reviews for people looking for affordable housing.

A preliminary review by News 6 found several residents have experienced similar cases where Homeowner Assistance funds paid by the DEO could not be accounted for.

The median home price in Orlando fell for the first time in six months and the inventory of homes for sale jumped again, according to the latest report from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.

A roundtable discussion tonight will discuss the impact rising rents and inflation are having on the Orlando area’s biggest industry, tourism.

Commissioners in Orange County approved a new ordinance Tuesday that requires landlords to give written notice for rent hikes over a certain amount.

Despite Central Florida’s booming population, a billion-dollar development proposed for an Orlando community is facing backlash.

Residents at a motel along a tourist strip not far from Walt Disney World that was used as the setting for the 2017 film “The Florida Project” were told that they must vacate on short-notice because the complex has been sold to another owner.

After a few roadblocks and no solutions, Orange County commissioners are hoping for a different outcome during Thursday’s special work session on rent control.

As home prices and mortgage rates climb, some folks wanting to buy their first home are having to get creative. News 6 investigator Merris Badcock spoke to Orlando homeowners who figured out how to buy their first homes making less than $50,000 dollars a year.

Even with home prices skyrocketing and low inventory, a recent Lending Tree study found Florida is one of the top states with the highest vacancy rates. While realtors and economists said this may seem shocking, knowing that information can help homebuyers make better decisions.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of a program Monday that will assist Floridians in over 50 professions buy their first homes.

Mark Vangroff, managing partner of One Stop Housing, plans to address the housing crisis in Orlando.

It found 39% of families in Central Florida made more than the federal poverty line, but not enough, or barely enough, to make ends meet in 2021.

Take a look at why Florida is now considered the least affordable place to live in the entire country.

Almeida said animal services is reporting double the number of animals being surrendered on a daily basis, up to 30 pets a day.

It's now more expensive to rent in Miami than in Los Angeles.

Commissioner Emily Bonilla presented the plan which calls for a rent hike cap of 5% -- or the rate of inflation, whichever is less.

A new report from Inspection Service Network, which provides property inspection software services, puts Orlando in the top 20 most female homebuyers in the United States, along with Miami, Tampa.

The former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is getting results for Central Florida's housing market with a generous donation to two local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

According to the Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida, the organization has been able to assist a growing number of people experiencing homelessness with funds from the federal CARES act program.

Nearly a thousand people move to the Sunshine State every day — a trend analysts believe will continue for at least the next five years. And that begs the question: where are those folks going to live?

Economic analysts call it the perfect storm for renters in Orlando and across the nation.

Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units.

To qualify, you must live in the city limits of Orlando, you must have been impacted by COVID-19 financially. You also must be behind on rent or facing eviction because of late rent payments.

Zillow released its 10 hottest housing markets of 2022 and Orlando is ranked No. 9 out of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.

Pinnacle Communities plans a 300-unit complex at the former night club and resort site.

Housing advocates say evictions are increasing around the country, several months after a federal moratorium was allowed to end.

When we think about the world and the problems people encounter every day, a few of the biggest hurdles would be poverty and hunger, climate change and inequality, to name a few.

As more companies are investing in converting old hotels along 192 in Osceola County's tourism district for affordable, workforce housing, the county commission is setting new standards for living conditions Monday night.

Episode 2 of “Solutionaries” tackles the lack of affordable housing across America and highlights the people and organizations who are working to solve the crisis.

Affordable housing is a growing issue in Central Florida.

As part of an initiative to create more affordable housing and an increased inventory of homes, President Joe Biden recently announced his administration wants to make single-family homes less available to investors.

Between application fees, first month’s rent, last month’s rent and a security deposit, the cost of moving to a new apartment in the Orlando area can quickly add up.

The affordable housing crisis is worsening by the day, with the housing supply at an all-time low and rents reaching sky high numbers, but there are people, projects and organizations out there dedicated to combating the crisis.

No matter where you live in the U.S., it's likely your community struggles with the issue of affordable housing. The Solutionaries team spent the summer looking at some of the systemic ways in which the housing crisis might be stemmed. One fix we looked at both in Orlando and Detroit is a system known as a "community land trust."

There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution to the affordable housing crisis Central Florida is facing but there are some groups and individuals working to make housing more attainable.