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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Affordable Housing Project in West Ocala
Record date · December 16, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved an agreement with MCAN, LLC to build and sell an affordable housing unit on city-owned surplus land in West Ocala.
This action transfers a specific city-owned parcel (Parcel 2849-005-027) to a private developer for the construction of an affordable housing unit, changing the status of the land from to a residential development site.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
MCAN, LLC
The company is granted the right to develop city-owned property and must fulfill the terms of the Affordable Housing Agreement.
West Ocala residents
The neighborhood will see the development of a new housing unit on previously surplus city land.
Key Facts
- The City Council approved a development opportunity and an Affordable Housing Agreement.
- The developer selected for the project is MCAN, LLC.
- The project involves the construction and sale of an affordable housing unit.
- The project is located on city-owned surplus property identified as Parcel 2849-005-027.
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- The property is located in West Ocala.
- The file number for this legislative action is 2026-0395.
- The item was introduced on November 21, 2025.
- The status of the item is recorded as Passed.
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Surplus Property Utilization
The city is actively converting surplus land into affordable housing units through private development agreements.
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