Miami tees up legal fight over Live Local Act

Miami officials on Thursday unanimously approved a measure allowing the city to challenge Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act. The measure, sponsored by City Commissioner Damian Pardo and co-sponsored by Commission Chairwoman Christine King, directed the city attorney to explore pathways to contest the law and authorizes him to take legal action. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the Live Local Act offers tax breaks and zoning incentives to developers that build projects with below market-rate housing, The Real Deal previously reported. While it was celebrated for its expansion of affordable housing, some are concerned it undermines city authority and […]

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