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Huntington Beach City Council approves tax-exempt bonds for Pelican Harbor Apartments with 60-year affordability term

Original title: 1761634800 10/28/25 — Closed Captions

affordable housing tax-exempt bonds senior services city finance property tax public hearing

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the seniors living at Pelican Harbor be evicted?

No. Council members and the developer stated that the project is built and occupied, and the approval ensures its continued operation.

Why did the council choose 60 years instead of 99 years?

The council opted for a 60-year term to limit the duration of the property tax exemption and to align with the original project expectations.

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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.

Huntington Beach City Council

Connected Entities

personMike Massey“Chief Development Officer at Jamboree.”Map →

organizationJamboree“Developer of the Pelican Harbor Apartments project.”Map →

locationPelican Harbor Apartments“Affordable housing project for seniors.”Map →

organizationHuntington Beach City Council“Governing body that approved the bond issuance.”Map →

Sources

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huntingtonbeach.granicus.com

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