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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Distribution

Summary

$5.85 million in county funding will help build 330 Fort Lauderdale rental units, at least 136 income-restricted.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

๐Ÿ’ฐFinancial impact

Up to $5,845,558 in county funding.

โœ…Who benefits

Income-restricted renters in Fort Lauderdale.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingOct 20, 2026

County Commission โ€” October 20, 2026

Two bond resolutions would let the county's Housing Finance Authority fund acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of multifamily housing projects โ€” up to $40 million for Sanctuary Cove and $21.5 million for Sistrunk View.

MeetingSep 22, 2026

County Commission โ€” September 22, 2026

$5.85 million in county funding will help build 330 Fort Lauderdale rental units, at least 136 income-restricted.

MeetingMay 26, 2026

County Commission โ€” May 26, 2026

The county put $25.75 million into four affordable apartment projects and $5 million into a new homebuyer purchase assistance program split across all districts. This could bring over 850 affordable units and down payment help to residents.

MeetingMar 3, 2026approved

County Commission โ€” March 3, 2026

The county will design a program to hand out $5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help people buy homes instead of rent. Commissioners debated whether condos count, whether to include single-family infill lots, and roughly $500,000 per district.

MeetingMar 3, 2026

County Commission - Mar 3, 2026

Commissioner Rogers asked staff to sketch out a plan for spreading $5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help residents buy homes.

MeetingMar 3, 2026

Udine County Commission on - Mar 3, 2026

Commissioner Rogers asked staff to prepare a plan for spending $5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help residents buy homes. The proposal was headed to the board for future consideration.

MeetingFeb 17, 2026approved

County Commission โ€” February 17, 2026

The Board expressed intent to steer expired community redevelopment agency tax increment financing revenue toward affordable housing and economic development, with homeless needs added by amendment; it's a statement of intent, not a spending decision.

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