Workforce Housing
What is Workforce Housing?
Workforce housing refers to residential units that are affordable for households earning between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and adjusted for household size.
These households—often referred to as the “Missing Middle”—earn too much to qualify for traditional HUD-subsidized housing programs but not enough to afford quality market-rate apartments. This income bracket includes essential workers such as teachers, police officers, hospital support staff, and delivery drivers—individuals critical to the functioning of communities yet frequently priced out of the very areas they serve.
Due to stagnant wage growth and rapidly rising rents in many U.S. markets, these workers face significant barriers to securing stable, adequate housing, exacerbating both affordability challenges and workforce retention in key sectors.
Developing attainable apartment units as everyone deserves to have housing they are proud to call home.
Our Initiative
Across the country, middle-income workers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford housing in the communities where they work. Stagnant wages, rising living costs, and a shortage of appropriately priced homes have created a growing affordability gap.
As a result, many workers are being pushed to the outer edges of metropolitan areas, where housing is more affordable but far from their jobs. This trend leads to longer commutes, increased traffic congestion, and added strain on infrastructure — impacting both workers and the broader community.
The imbalance between high housing demand and limited supply has driven home prices beyond the reach of many working families. In response, local governments nationwide are advancing policies and initiatives to support the development of workforce housing. Nowhere is the need more urgent than in Florida, which has seen the fastest rent increases in the country. The U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development recently called Florida “the epicenter of the housing crisis.”
In response to this critical need, Beacon Hill Development Group is taking action. Our commitment: to deliver 1,500 attainable housing units across Florida within the next five years—offering relief to the workers who keep our communities running.
The Live Local Act stands as a landmark piece of legislation in Florida’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing
The Live Local Act
Beacon Hill Development Group is fully dedicated to building workforce housing under Florida’s Live Local Act.
- A commitment to the working families who make our communities run.
- A commitment to all people who deserve a place they’re proud to call home.
- A commitment to policies like the Live Local Act – legislation that can make a real difference in the lives of working-class families throughout our state.
For far too long, working families have been left behind. These are the teachers, nurses, police officers, and first responders — the backbone of our community. Beacon Hill was founded with them in mind — because when we support our workforce, we support our future! As we turn soil at each new project, we’re not just building structures—We’re building security. We’re building belonging. We’re building legacy.
What Elected Officials Are Saying
Senator Calatayud
"Beacon Hill at Princeton represents the kind of ambitious, solutions-oriented development that Florida needs more of. It shows what’s possible when policy meets purpose, bringing real opportunity to the working families who keep our communities moving. I’m proud to support this milestone and the continued momentum behind the Live Local Act."
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
"The groundbreaking of Beacon Hill at Princeton marks more than just the start of a construction project, it represents real progress toward solving one of our region’s most pressing challenges: housing affordability. I’m proud to support developments like this that are made possible by Florida’s Live Local Act, and that reflect our shared commitment to creating opportunity and stability for the hardworking individuals and families who call Miami-Dade home."
Rep. Vicki Lopez
"As the House sponsor for the Live Local Act these past few Legislative Sessions, I am committed to providing affordable housing to the Miami Dade community and to all the residents in the state of Florida. The Live Local Act will ensure that our workforce and our young professionals can live in the communities they serve."