Sarasota County faces a severe housing shortage with a 2,603-unit deficit amid rapid population growth. Median home prices near $542,000 far exceed affordability for median-income households, requiring double the income to buy a home. The county needs to increase housing supply by issuing more permits, easing land-use rules, and expanding incentives. Policies like Florida’s Live Local Act and relaxed ADU rules offer promising solutions to address this crisis.
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