Affordable Housing Assistance Plan
Summary
The plan calls for a wider range of housing types in appropriate districts, density/height bonuses in exchange for affordable units, and new mixed-use and Activity Center categories to allow townhomes and apartments where infrastructure already exists.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Some incentives waive city fees, which trades short-term revenue for more affordable homes.
Residents priced out of single-family homes gain more housing options.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — September 17, 2026
The committee is updating its list of incentives the city can offer developers to build affordable housing — expedited permitting, fee waivers, density flexibility, parking reductions, and more. The final list goes to City Council, so these choices shape how much affordable housing actually gets built.
City Council — September 14, 2026
The council approved the amended 2025-2028 housing assistance plan under the SHIP program and opened a two-week public comment period for residents to weigh in.
Planning and Zoning Board — June 23, 2026
The plan calls for a wider range of housing types in appropriate districts, density/height bonuses in exchange for affordable units, and new mixed-use and Activity Center categories to allow townhomes and apartments where infrastructure already exists.
City Council — May 26, 2026
The city is handing three residential lots to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes under a county HOME program partnership.
City Council — May 11, 2026
Three city-owned residential lots go to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity for affordable homeownership, with monthly mortgage payments capped at 30% of the owner's income.
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Habitat for Humanity Lot Conveyance
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