Housing Finance Authority: April 2026
Alachua County
Agenda (PDF)
Housing Finance Authority meeting on April 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from March 25, 2026. Old business involves property updates for Royal Park Seniors (Banyan Development) and Oakview (J.E. Properties). New business includes a discussion on Heirs Property for Affordable Housing Trust Funds. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026. The meeting also covers public comments, county staff updates, and member's comments, concluding with adjournment. The March 25, 2026 meeting minutes are also provided, detailing the approval of the agenda and January 21, 2026 meeting minutes. New business focused on changes to the annual Housing Plan, specifically using IST funds for an Affordable Home Development Project (Container Homes) on the Forest Edge property. This project involves building 29 homes, with $78,000 approved and a need for $1.4 million, costing approximately $61,000 per home. AHAC recommended asking for $1.5 million, with site work from general funds. The total project cost is estimated at $2.3 million and requires soliciting a vendor and putting the project out for bids. The motion to recommend staff use $1.5 million IST Funds for this project was approved unanimously. County staff updates included information on AMI targets, ribbon cuttings, LHAP finalization, extended Legacy deadline, HUD roundtable, Summit on Homelessness, new staff hires, streamlining processes, and discussions on setting aside money for applications not acted upon within 3 years. There was also mention of working with the City on a joint AHAC meeting regarding YIGBY and investigating a Tiny Home Resort in Williston. Member's comments inquired about Carver Gardens, Harbor Cove, and Eden Park, with updates on applications, eviction prevention, and LURA status.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved unanimously (for the $1.5 million IST Funds for Affordable Home Development Project)
- Address:
- 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
Approval of March 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Housing Finance Authority listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
a. Heirs Property Discussion - Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Housing Finance Authority listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
a. Royal Park Seniors (Banyan Development) Property Update
This item concerns an update on the Royal Park Seniors property, proposed by Banyan Development. The property is located in Alachua County. The Housing Finance Authority will receive this update. The project is currently under review. This project would involve site preparation, construction of new buildings, and associated infrastructure. Potential work could include land clearing, grading, utility installation, building construction, and landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this project's progress. Engaging early could provide an advantage as plans develop and before bids are finalized.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- Banyan Development
b. Oakview (J.E. Properties) Property Update
Housing Finance Authority listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-04-15
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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