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The Government Sells Cheap Houses. In South Florida, They're Also In Flood Zones

Jenny Staletovich
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An NPR investigation found that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sells a disproportionately high number of properties in flood zones, including more than 230 in South Florida.
Environment

NPR Investigation: Florida Is A Hot Spot For Government Homes Sold In Flood-Prone Areas

Steve Newborn
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Florida saw the highest number of HUD homes sold in floodplains, according to an NPR analysis of several years of data. The 529 homes reflect 12% of all of the sales HUD made in the state over several years.
Environment

The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds

Huo Jingnan
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas — including Florida, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Local / State

HUD Offering Assistance To Irma-Impacted Communities

Lindsey Kilbride
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Irma.
Local / State

Tampa Housing Authority Receives National 'Jobs-Plus Initiative' Grant

Daylina Miller
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The Tampa Housing Authority announced this week that it was approved for a federal grant that will help poor Floridians get better jobs.The $2.5 million…

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