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Proposed Changes to Affordable Housing Funding (Withdrawn)

Original title: To repeal City Code § 12-46, concerning the disposition of revenues derived from expiration of partial exemptions from real estate taxation and from certain sales of tax delinquent properties; to amend City Code § 16-114, concerning regulations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and to amend ch. 12, art. I of the City Code by adding therein a new section numbered 12-14, concerning appropriations to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, all for the purpose of providing for the disposition and evaluation of certain revenues for affordable housing initiatives.

February 23, 2026

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not advance - its current status is "Withdrawn".

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The Frame

What this does

The proposal would have redirected specific tax revenues from expired exemptions and delinquent property sales into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, but the legislation is no longer active.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The fund would have been subject to new regulations and potential changes in revenue sources under the proposed ordinance.

Property owners with tax exemptions

The ordinance proposed changes to how revenues from the expiration of these exemptions are managed.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 23, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposed changing how the city manages and distributes tax-related revenue to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The proposal was officially withdrawn by the City Council on February 5, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance was officially withdrawn by the City Council.
  • The proposal sought to repeal City Code § 12-46 regarding revenue from expired real estate tax exemptions and tax-delinquent property sales.
  • The proposal sought to amend City Code § 16-114 regarding regulations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
  • The proposal sought to add a new section, 12-14, to the City Code to govern appropriations to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
  • The stated purpose of the ordinance was to provide for the disposition and evaluation of specific revenues for affordable housing initiatives.

Why It Matters

The proposal would have redirected specific tax revenues from expired exemptions and delinquent property sales into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, but the legislation is no longer active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ordinance currently in effect?
No, the ordinance was withdrawn and is not in effect.
What was the goal of this ordinance?
The ordinance aimed to change how the city handles and evaluates tax-related revenue to support affordable housing programs.

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Withdrawal of Housing Funding Reform

The city attempted to formalize the funding stream for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund via code amendment but withdrew the measure immediately upon introduction.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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  • Controversy10
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