SPHA Engages in Affordable Housing Roundtable Hosted by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor

(From left to right: SPHA Director of Communications Nick Fokianos, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, and SPHA Vice President of Housing Choice Voucher Larry Gonzalez.)

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (APRIL 5, 2024) - Today, representatives from the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) participated in a roundtable discussion convened by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, focusing on the critical issue of affordable housing.

The event brought together key stakeholders in the area to address the ongoing challenges and opportunities in ensuring affordable housing options for residents in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.

During the discussion, participants delved into critical topics such as the allocation of resources, forging effective partnerships, and navigating the regulatory landscape to further the cause of affordable housing. Congresswoman Castor provided a federal legislative update and highlighted the latest developments and initiatives at the national level aimed at addressing housing affordability issues.

The roundtable served as a robust platform for constructive dialogue, facilitating the exchange of insights, ideas, and collaborative strategies to address the pressing need for affordable housing solutions in the region.

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ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):
An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.