Upcoming Code Text Amendments for Affordable Housing
Summary
Community development staff announced upcoming code changes to comply with recent state legislation regarding faith-based organizations building affordable housing and permitting factory-built homes by right in single-family residential zones.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
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Faith-based organizations and developers seeking to build affordable housing and factory-built homes.
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Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
Council renewed its opt-out of state property tax exemptions for market-rate affordable housing units serving 80% to 120% AMI to protect local tax revenues.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Aug 4, 2026
Community development staff announced upcoming code changes to comply with recent state legislation regarding faith-based organizations building affordable housing and permitting factory-built homes by right in single-family residential zones.
Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning - Apr 16, 2026
City staff proposed a zoning text amendment to remove specific rent limitation phrasing from the affordable housing code to ensure alignment with Florida statutes and avoid running afoul of state rent control preemption laws.
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Jan 20, 2026
The committee reviewed the mandated annual report evaluating city land development regulations, parking rules, and surplus property listings to identify barriers to affordable housing and recommend policy adjustments.
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