Subject:
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Resolution approving the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report related to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Affordable Housing Incentives.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Report related to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Affordable Housing Incentives and authorizing submittal to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
• On October 16, 2024, the AHAC recommended approval of the 2024 Incentive Report.
• A public hearing was held on October 16, 2024, and no comments were received.
• The County’s SHIP AHAC, established in 2008, is responsible for reviewing policies, land development regulations, the Comprehensive Plan Policy, and other aspects of the County’s policies and procedures that affect the cost of housing.
• The AHAC is also responsible for making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to encourage affordable housing.
• This item has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County. SHIP funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for Housing and Community Development.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
Summary
As a recipient of SHIP funds, the County must have an AHAC, as required by the Florida Statute section 420.9076. The County’s SHIP AHAC, established in 2008, is responsible for reviewing policies, land development regulations, the Comprehensive Plan Policy, and other aspects of the County’s policies and procedures that affect the cost of housing. In addition, the AHAC Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board to encourage affordable housing.
The AHAC Committee reviewed and approved the draft AHAC Report October 16, 2024. No comments were received. The meeting was noticed as a public hearing on October 6, 2024.
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Background Information:
The SHIP Program was created pursuant to the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act of 1992 for the purpose of providing funds to local governments as an incentive for the creation of partnerships to produce and preserve affordable housing.
Fiscal Impact:
The County receives an annual allocation of State SHIP funds.
Staff Member Responsible:
Glenn Bailey, Interim Director, Housing & Community Development
Partners:
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Attachments:
Resolution
2024 SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report
Certification of Public Hearing Notice