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Approve the Chairman to execute the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of county properties for the construction of affordable housing in Seminole County and execute the Donation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka, and subsequent Donation Agreements upon agency execution. District5 - Herr, District2- Zembower (Stacey Smithwick, Community Development, Division Manager)
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Community Services - Community Development
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall
Contact/Phone Number:
Stacey Smithwick/407-665-2362
Background:
On April 26, 2022, the BCC approved the Affordable Housing ARPA plan to promote affordable housing in Seminole County.
A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was released on May 11, 2022, to the public with the intent to partner with qualified for-profit and non-profit developers/contractors to develop affordable housing for 1st-time homebuyers. These homes must be completed and sold prior to December 31, 2026.
Section 125.38 Florida Statutes authorizes the conveyance of county property to a non-profit organization in accordance with certain procedures. Seminole County owns six parcels of land and would like to convey its interest in land to a qualified non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka (Habitat) to develop and create affordable housing.
Habitat has agreed to build affordable homes for families of low- and moderate-income levels on the donated parcels of land in Seminole County, subject to a Restrictive Use Covenant (RUC) guaranteeing their affordability for a period of thirty years.
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Board approve the Chairman to execute the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of county properties for the construction of affordable housing in Seminole County and execute the Donation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka, and subsequent Donation Agreements upon agency execution.