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Housing on the ballot: How Americans across the country voted

California voted to fund housing affordability programs while Florida adopted an amendment increasing its homestead tax exemption. See what passed elsewhere. The 2026 midterm elections signified historic shifts among voters as Americans struggling with the high cost of living took their…

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GIS Map: Zoning and Other Info

Use the Planning GIS Database to Find Your Zoning & Other Information - You will need the 9-digit APN (0XX-XXX-XX0) for the property. The GIS Database may not be able to find property-specific information by address. - Go to the Planning and Building Map…

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Zoning & Land Use Rezones, density, setbacks, parking minimums, TOD overlays, and variances.
Landlord–Tenant & Fair Housing Leases, habitability, rent rules, evictions, vouchers, and anti‑discrimination laws.
Building Codes & Permitting Plan review, inspections, code updates, and safety standards for occupancy and use.
Taxes & Assessments Assessments, millage rates, appeals, abatements, and transfer/recordation taxes.
Title, Escrow & Recording Chain of title, liens, insurance, escrow practices, notaries, and deed recording.

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