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Read. Follow. Verify.Huntington Beach City Council approves tax-exempt bonds for Pelican Harbor Apartments with 60-year affordability term
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What This Bill Does
The City Council approved the issuance of for the Pelican Harbor Apartments, a senior affordable housing project, while capping the at 60 years instead of the proposed 99 years. This action allows the developer, Jamboree, to secure financing for the existing project, which houses 43 low-income seniors and residents with disabilities.
The decision impacts the city's long-term property tax revenue and ensures the continued operation of a 43-unit affordable housing facility for seniors, preventing potential financial default by the developer.
Who It Affects
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Pelican Harbor residents
The residents' housing stability is tied to the project's financial viability and the city's approval of the bond financing.
Jamboree
The developer requires the city's approval of tax-exempt bonds to secure the project's capital structure.
Huntington Beach taxpayers
Taxpayers are affected by the long-term property tax exemption granted to the project site.
Key Facts
- The affordability covenant was set at 60 years, rejecting the developer's request for a 99-year term.
- The project contains 43 units dedicated to low-income seniors and residents with disabilities.
- The developer, Jamboree, stated the project cost approximately $36 million to build.
- The city's property tax share from the site is estimated at approximately $18,000 annually under the current covenant.
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- The developer agreed to a 3% to 5% interest rate on the city's $3 million loan.
- The project is currently at full occupancy.
- The council vote on the substitute motion (60-year term) passed 4-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the seniors living at Pelican Harbor be evicted?
Why did the council choose 60 years instead of 99 years?
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Resistance to long-term tax exemptions
The council demonstrated a clear preference for limiting affordability covenants to 60 years rather than 99, signaling a potential policy shift for future housing developments.
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