02. Existing Conditions Analysis

Planning Board Meeting · 2026-06-02 · agenda_item

The City of Palatka is undertaking an Existing Conditions Analysis of its housing stock. This analysis examines housing types, age, condition, occupancy, and cost, with a total of 4,667 housing units identified. The analysis is currently under review as part of the Planning Board Meeting agenda. This review process is early in the civic agenda, indicating potential future needs for construction, renovation, and related services. As the city assesses its housing needs, opportunities may arise for site clearing, grading, utility work, paving, building construction, and final landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Engaging early could provide an advantage as plans develop and specific project needs become clearer.

housing units

4,667

single-family homes

2,725

multi-family buildings

1,785

mobile homes

149

other housing types

8

housing units built 2010 or after

193

housing units built 2000-2009

424

housing units built 1990-1999

233

housing units built 1980-1989

638

housing units built 1970-1979

757

housing units built 1960-1969

802

housing units built 1950-1959

572

housing units built 1940-1949

171

housing units built 1939 or earlier

877

total occupied units

4,317

owner-occupied units

2,102

renter-occupied units

2,215

total unoccupied (vacant) units

350

vacant units for rent

113

vacant units for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use

47

other vacant units

190

occupied units lacking essential utilities

8

overcrowded occupied units

151

median home sale price in Palatka 2022

159,200 $

median monthly cost for homeowners with mortgage in Palatka

1,203 $

median monthly cost for homeowners without mortgage in Palatka

344 $

owner-occupied households cost burdened

242

owner-occupied households severely cost burdened

346

median gross rent in Palatka

914 $

renter-occupied units

2,139

renter households cost burdened

844

renter households severely cost burdened

504

households earning less than 80% AMI

2,719

households earning less than 30% AMI

808

Annie M Spell Senior Community total units

38

Arc Of Putnam County Group Home total units

12

Barry Manor total units

76

Carriage Gate Of Palatka Apartments total units

48

Cherry Tree Apartments total units

34

Cherry Tree II total units

36

College Arms Apartments I total units

108

College Arms Apartments II total units

14

Forest Glen I total units

33

Forest Glen II total units

24

Forest Glen III total units

30

Grand Pines total units

78

Holly Ridge Senior total units

120

James A. Long total units

100

Kay Larkin total units

60

Northside total units

116

Palatka Apartments total units

40

Progressive Housing total units

25

Rosa Ragsdale total units

84

St Johns River Apartments total units

48