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Housing MarketJul 10, 2026 · HousingWire · SW Florida
Impact Fees Threaten Affordable Housing Projects in Manatee County
A promising Florida affordable housing law is running into a local roadblock in Manatee County, where high impact fees are making new workforce housing projects financially unworkable. The conflict highlights a tension between state housing goals and county-level cost structures that could affect renters and buyers watching the Southwest Florida market.
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