SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee: July 2026
City of Gainesville
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
2026-460 Funding Recommendation for Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) Project (B)
This item concerns a funding recommendation for a Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) Project (B). The project is currently under review by the SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, City of Gainesville, Alachua. While specific details about the project's location, size, and proposed use are not yet available, the funding recommendation suggests that development activities will likely follow. These activities could include site preparation, construction, and related trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item's progress. Engaging early, before final plans and permits are issued, offers the best opportunity to compete for potential work.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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.
Minutes (PDF)
The document is the minutes of the City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting held on July 7, 2026. The committee recommended Hope at Debra Heights for the 2026-460 Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) funding, scoring 532 points, to the City Commission at its July 23, 2026, GPC meeting. The other applicant, Royal Park Seniors, scored 486 points. No public comments were made. The next meeting is August 11, 2026.
- Board:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- recommended Hope at Debra Heights for LGAO funding
- Applicant:
- Hope at Debra Heights; Royal Park Seniors
The SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Approve the Minutes of June 9, 2026, Meeting (B)
SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-07 in City of Gainesville. 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:
- SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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