Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
FORMAL TITLE:
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Posted to City Website 12/02/2025
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BACKGROUND:
Section 420.9076(4) of the Florida Statutes describes the process for developing the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Report. The advisory committee's key role is to prepare the AHAC Report and to evaluate its implementation. The AHAC Report identifies incentive strategies and recommendations for adoption by the local government. The recommendations should seek to remove regulatory barriers that limit the development or preservation of affordable housing or drive up housing costs.
To fulfill this task, the advisory committee should review the local government's existing policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the comprehensive plan related to furthering the development and preservation of affordable housing units. The committee recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage affordable housing while preserving the property's ability to appreciate in value.
The advisory committee must approve the final AHAC Report by majority vote and submit it to the local government and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Upon receipt of the AHAC Report, the local government has 90 days to amend its local housing assistance plan to incorporate the adopted incentive strategies it plans to implement.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On November 19, 2025, the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members held a public meeting to discuss and recommend housing incentive strategies which were presented to City Council on December 16, 2025. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of this committee report by the City Council and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation will keep ...
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