SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
City of Gainesville
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Agenda (PDF)
The SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda items included Call to Order, Adoption of the Agenda, Approval of the Minutes, Business Discussion Items, Public Comment, Member Comment, Next Meeting Date, and Adjournment. Information regarding accommodations for individuals with disabilities is provided.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-12-08
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Meeting Cancelled
SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee of the City of Gainesville met on July 14, 2026. The meeting covered standard procedures like adopting the agenda, member comments, and setting the next meeting date. No specific local business opportunities or projects were discussed or planned during this meeting.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Meeting
Agenda (PDF)
[case 2026-460] The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) met on July 7, 2026, to review applications for affordable rental housing projects seeking Local Government Contribution (LGC) funding. The committee was to recommend one project to the City Commission for funding. Two applications were received for the LGAO project, with presentations and discussions to occur. The City has budgeted $460,000 for this initiative. The AHAC was scheduled to present its recommendation to the City Commission on July 23, 2026. The state's LIHTC application deadline is August 11, 2026. No public comments were made during the June 9, 2026, meeting. [case 2026-380, 2026-382] The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) met on June 9, 2026. They approved the minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting. The committee held a Q&A session regarding Yes in God's Backyard (YIGBY) and Inclusionary Zoning (IZ). They also reviewed and approved the 2025 AHAC Annual Report to the City Commission and appointed Jamie Bell as the presenter, with Helen Warren and Clark Wood as alternates. No public comments were made. [Gainesville, FL (for Hope @ Debra Heights); Corner of SW 2nd Ave and West University Ave, Gainesville, FL (for Royal Park Seniors)] This document outlines a proposed equity investment by Truist Community Capital, LLC (TCC) in the 'Hope @ Debra Heights' project, a new 96-unit family apartment complex in Gainesville, FL. The project is being developed by Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. and Crosland Southeast. The development is planned to utilize 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), with an estimated annual allocation of $2,800,000. The total estimated capital for the project is $24,077,592. The document also details the phased capital contributions, reserve requirements, and the roles of various entities involved. Separately, it details a proposed 86-unit senior affordable housing project called 'Royal Park Seniors' in Gainesville, FL, developed by Banyan Development Group, LLC and Treehouse Affordable Housing, with an estimated total project cost of $33,969,168, utilizing 9% LIHTC and Alachua County funds. [W University Ave at SW 2nd Ave; case 2026-460I] This document details the financial projections and development costs for the Royal Park Seniors project, an 86-unit, mid-rise, affordable multi-family housing development for individuals aged 55 and older in Gainesville, Florida. The project is located at the intersection of W University Ave and SW 2nd Ave. The total development cost is estimated at $33,969,168. Key dates include the start of construction on April 1st, 2027, and a projected Certificate of Occupancy on October 1st, 2028. The project is being developed by Banyan Development Group (BDG) and managed by AGPM, LLC. The financing includes a construction loan of $24,500,000 and a permanent loan of $5,200,000, with Valley National Bank as a potential lender. The project utilizes LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and income averaging to meet target AMI thresholds. Marketing efforts will target employees of local institutions and businesses. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not stated in this section of the document. [case 2026-460J] This document contains a list of past development projects by Banyan Development Group and a Notice of Funding Availability from the City of Gainesville. The Gainesville notice seeks applicants for the ConnectFree Program to develop and/or rehabilitate affordable rental housing projects within the Gainesville Regional Utilities service area, offering financial assistance for water and wastewater system extensions and connections. Applications are due by June 26, 2026. The document also includes a chapter on Lobbying and Registration Requirements for the City of Gainesville.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommendation to be made by AHAC to City Commission on July 23, 2026.
- Address:
- Gainesville, FL (for Hope @ Debra Heights); Corner of SW 2nd Ave and West University Ave, Gainesville, FL (for Royal Park Seniors)
- Applicant:
- Two developers submitted applications for LGC associated with LGAO funding.
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review applications for affordable rental housing projects and recommend whether the City Commission should fund a Local Government Contribution to one of the projects. The City budgets $460,000 of ConnectFree Program revenue for this purpose for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The committee will hear presentations, discuss project strengths and weaknesses, score projects using an Evaluation Form, and recommend the highest scoring project to the City Commission. The Chair or another member will present the recommendation to the City Commission at their July 23, 2026, General Policy Committee Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommendation to City Commission
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
[Historic Thomas Center, Building A, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601; case 2026-380, 2026-382] The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting agenda includes a discussion on 'Yes in God's Backyard' (YIGBY) and Inclusionary Zoning (IZ). The committee will hold a Q&A session led by Ralph Hilliard, Director of the Department of Sustainable Development, on these topics. Additionally, the committee will review and/or approve the 2025 AHAC Annual Report to the City Commission and a related PowerPoint presentation, and appoint a member and alternate to present the report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and member comments.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Building A, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Thomas Center, Building A, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, approving minutes from April 29, 2026, and business discussion items. Business discussion items include a Q&A session on 'Yes in God's Backyard' (YIGBY) and Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) led by Ralph Hilliard, Director of the Department of Sustainable Development, and the presentation of the 2026-382 Annual Report to the City Commission. The committee will also have public comment, member comment, and set the next meeting date for July 14, 2026, before adjournment.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
This document contains the agenda for the SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting on April 29, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation on 'Yes in God's back Yard (YIGBY)' by the Department of Housing & Community Development. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a previous meeting and member comments regarding the Shimberg Center Annual Report. The document also includes background information on Florida's YIGBY laws (SB 1730 and HB 1389) and data related to housing in Alachua County and Gainesville, including single-family homes built, median home prices, and median apartment rents. The Shimberg Center for Housing Studies' 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Rental Market Study are referenced.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-29
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Long Gallery, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Thomas Center, Long Gallery, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting and a business discussion item regarding a presentation on "Yes in God's back Yard (YIGBY)" by the Department of Housing & Community Development. Alachua County staff will also present on the Shimberg Center Annual Report. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-29
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Minutes (PDF)
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met on April 29, 2026. The committee adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. A presentation on the "Yes in God's back Yard (YIGBY)" initiative was given, followed by a Q&A session. Members expressed interest in another joint meeting in six months to review project updates. No public comments were made. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-29
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (6 to 0) for agenda adoption and minutes approval.
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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