Report released during the Sadowski Housing Coalition's press conference.
On January 7, the Florida Housing Coalition released “Home Matters for Florida Report 2016” during the Sadowski Housing Coalition’s press conference, in support of a national “Home Matters” initiative to educate the public and policymakers about the value of housing when it comes to health, education and the economy. View the full “Home Matters for Florida Report 2016.”
Below is information from the Florida Housing Coalition about the Report. Click here to read the full "Home Matters for Florida Report 2016."
Quick Facts:
Florida has an affordable housing crisis
- 951,755 very low-income Florida households—which include hardworking families, seniors, and people with disabilities—pay more than 50% of their incomes for housing.
- Florida has the third highest homeless population of any state in the nation, with 35,900 people living in homeless shelters and on the streets. This includes 3,926 veterans and 6,539 children.
- Low-wage jobs are prevalent in Florida’s economy. In many occupations, workers do not earn enough to rent a modest apartment or buy their first home.
Why does home matter?
The health, safety, and welfare of Floridians and the strength of Florida’s overall economy hinges on an adequate supply of affordable housing for Florida’s working families, elders, and people with disabilities living on fixed incomes.
Housing is more than just a roof over our heads. Our house and apartments are where we take refuge from the bustle and stress of public life, share meals with family and friends, and store our belongings. Our housing is also a base from which we search for jobs, find good schools for our children, and put down roots in our communities. In short, our housing is where we make our home.
For more information visit www.flhousing.org.
To learn more about the Sadowski Coalition visit www.sadowskicoalition.org.
Pictured at right, Florida Housing Coalition CEO Jaimie Ross at the Sadowski Coalition press conference on January 7, 2016.
