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CELEBRATE THE FUTURE OF ROME YARD TAMPA, Fla. (March 13, 2023) --  To embrace the brewing excitement surrounding West Tampa's transformational Rome Yard project, community members are invited…

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On the heels of last week's Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness, the City of Tampa's Homeless Outreach Team is excited to share an update since its formation in 2021.…

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More people who are either homeless, or on the verge of homelessness, can receive rental assistance from the City of Tampa.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rapid…

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CITY OF TAMPA LAUNCHES TREE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN Reaching Homeowners,Tree-Trimming Business on Tree Removal, Trimming   In an effort to protect its valuable tree canopy, the City of…

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East Tampa CRA Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Provide Funding for Roof Replacements in Highland Pines Neighborhood   In an ongoing effort to uplift its neighborhoods and help homeowners…

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Ybor City CRA Says “YES!” to National Firm for Enhanced Environmental Cleaning Services The Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) is excited to…

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Community members, Mayor Jane Castor, and the CRA board will take the next big step in the beautification and restoration of historic Ybor City with the unveiling of the East 7th Avenue Monument.…

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With housing affordability, a central goal of the Jane Castor administration and City Council, the City of Tampa is creating a new team dedicated to helping individuals connect with critical housing…

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HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE, MORE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY After processing hundreds of applications and contacting thousands of individuals on the waitlist, the City of Tampa is…

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Community Members Invited to Share Input on West Tampa CRA Parking Study The West Tampa CRA includes the area roughly between the Hillsborough River, and Armenia Avenue, Columbus Drive, and Kennedy…

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Watch Video Always on the lookout for opportunities to improve its community-centric services, the City of Tampa's Construction Services division is excited to now offer virtual inspections for…

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The City of Tampa's Housing & Community Development division is honored to be recognized by state housing leaders for its relentless efforts to help families become homeowners amid the housing…

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Committed to continuously improving its efficiency and delivering unmatched city services, the City of Tampa’s Development and Growth Management Construction Services division has formed the…

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HOMEOWNERSHIP EVENT TO HELP HOME BUYERS NAVIGATE THE PROCESS Amid an historically tight housing market, the City of Tampa is tackling the affordable housing crisis from every angle, including an…

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Starting today (June 21, 2022), the City of Tampa is launching a Housing Information Line, connecting people with housing resources, including avenues to avoid eviction, support in navigating…

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CITY AND DEVELOPERS JOIN FORCES TO INCREASE TAMPA'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING Mayor Jane Castor's goal of facilitating the creation of 10,000 affordable homes by 2027 is making headway with the first of…

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In an effort to improve efficiency in the permitting process, Development and Growth Management's Construction Services will be hosting a specialized course for those interested in becoming certified…

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PROTECTING TAMPA'S CANOPY THROUGH RESEARCH AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION  The City of Tampa and the University of South Florida are conducting the fourth urban ecological analysis of Tampa's tree…

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Watch the introductory video to the Tampa Office of Human Rights.  At a time when securing and facilitating the creation of affordable housing options in the City of Tampa is of utmost…

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Mayor Jane Castor is joined by City Council Chairman Orlando Gudes (left) and Darrick Fullwood (right), owner of AAA Restoration and Builders, LLC.   Local developers awarded city-owned lots…

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The City of Tampa announced another step in its march to provide more affordable housing across all communities.   A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been released for a seven…

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The City of Tampa has been awarded nearly $2 million to put toward one of its affordable housing programs.  On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…

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Nicole B. Travis appointed to lead Development and Economic Opportunity   The City of Tampa announces the appointment of Nicole B. Travis to be Administrator of Development and Economic…

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  Kayon Henderson, Manager of Housing and Community Development  The City of Tampa has appointed Kayon Henderson as Manager of Housing and Community Development.  Her promotion…

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The City of Tampa has appointed Stephen Benson as Director of the City Planning Department. His appointment follows the retirement of long-time City Planner Randy Goers. In this role, Benson will…