Egret on Union affordable housing project
Summary
The city is backing a bid for state tax credits to build 88 affordable townhomes on Union Street for essential workers like nurses, teachers, and first responders. If the state award comes through, a development agreement with increased density would come back to the commission.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$75,000 from the Economic Development Housing Fund (General Fund), payable only if the state awards the tax credits.
Essential workers priced out of Dunedin — nurses, teachers, first responders, and service workers who would live near where they work.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - May 21, 2026
The city is backing a bid for state tax credits to build 88 affordable townhomes on Union Street for essential workers like nurses, teachers, and first responders. If the state award comes through, a development agreement with increased density would come back to the commission.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Feb 5, 2026
The city was set to put up $610,000 toward affordable apartments on Main Street, leveraging $40 million in state tax credits and county vouchers. It's the city's local match for a project that has been in the works since 2025.
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