Affordable housing land donation to Habitat for Humanity
Summary
The city donated two vacant, fire-damaged residential lots to Flagler Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. One resident argued the lots (worth up to ~$90,000 each) should be sold and proceeds saved, while council members defended the donation as a low-cost contribution to the housing crisis.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Forfeits potential sale value of two lots (estimated $70,000–$90,000 each) but avoids continued maintenance costs.
Future Habitat homeowners and the city's affordable housing stock.
Critics say taxpayers lose asset value that could fund other priorities like animal services.
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City Council Business Meeting - Jul 7, 2026
The city donated two vacant, fire-damaged residential lots to Flagler Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. One resident argued the lots (worth up to ~$90,000 each) should be sold and proceeds saved, while council members defended the donation as a low-cost contribution to the housing crisis.
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