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Resolution certifying that housing projects constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County are consistent with local plans and regulations.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of a resolution certifying that the housing projects constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County (Habitat) are consistent with local plans and regulations.
• Habitat is a non-profit corporation that provides homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents of Pinellas County.
• Habitat meets the criteria for consideration as an eligible sponsor in the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP), a program which provides a financial incentive to encourage local businesses to make donations toward community development and housing projects for low-income individuals.
• CCTCP requirements per Florida Statutes require a local government resolution certifying that the housing projects constructed by Habitat are consistent with local plans and regulations for Habitat to receive such funding.
• The County supports Habitat’s affordable housing building and incentive programs as they are consistent with the County’s plans and regulations.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the Public Records of Pinellas County.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
Habitat is a non-profit corporation that provides homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents of the County.
Habitat meets the criteria for consideration as an eligible sponsor in the Contribution CCTCP, a program which provides a financial incentive to encourage local businesses to make donations toward community development and housing projects for low-income individuals. Newly enforced requirements per Florida Statues require a resolution from a local government certifying that the housing projects constructed by Habitat are consistent with local plans and regulations for Habitat to receive such funding.
The County supports Habitat’s building and incentive programs as they are consistent with the County’s plans and regulations. The County has donated surplus real property to Habitat to construct affordable ownership housing. Habitat has successfully completed the development, construction, and sale of affordable homes in the County’s Target Areas and Community Redevelopment Areas.
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Background Information:
Per Florida Statutes, Chapter 212.08, 220.183, 624.5105, tax credits and tax refunds such as the community contribution tax credit program, as set out in Section 220.183, Florida Statues, are provided as an incentive to donate to eligible projects for the construction of affordable housing.
The criteria set forth in the Statute requires a certification by local government that the project is consistent with local plans and regulations be included in the application for community contribution tax credits.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Carol Stricklin, Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. d/b/a Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
Attachments:
Resolution