2. The City may impose penalties or recapture provisions as allowed by law.

City Commission Meetings · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

The City of Panama City is reviewing strategies for utilizing publicly owned land to create affordable housing. This review involves analyzing how other Florida cities use tools like Requests for Proposals, land donations, discounted sales, and ground leases to enable affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. The city's Housing & Community Services department will administer this policy, which will be updated every three years or with changes to the Local Housing Assistance Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. This review is currently under consideration, indicating an early stage in the public process. While no specific project details like addresses or sizes are provided, the review suggests potential future opportunities for public-private partnerships in developing affordable housing. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in future affordable housing developments should monitor city announcements for specific projects that may arise from this policy review. Engaging early with city planning departments could provide insight into upcoming needs.