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City Approval of $640,000 Loan Commitment for Ekos Melrose Manor Housing Project

Original title: Resolution Approving a Local Government Area of Opportunity Loan Commitment (LGAO) of $640,000 for McDowell Housing Partners, LLC's Application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for Two (2) Competitive Funding Cycles for Nine Percent (9%) Low-income Housing Tax Credits for Ekos Melrose Manor Affordable Housing Development; and Authorizing the City Manager to Provide a Letter of Commitment and Execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (“FHFC”) Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form - (Commission District 3)

Record date · July 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City has approved a $640,000 loan commitment to support McDowell Housing Partners, LLC in their application for federal low-income housing tax credits. This funding is intended to assist the development of the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing project.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes a $640,000 local government financial commitment that is a required component for the developer to compete for state-administered federal tax credits for the Ekos Melrose Manor project in Commission District 3.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

McDowell Housing Partners, LLC

The developer receives a $640,000 loan commitment to support their tax credit application.

Directly affected

Residents of Commission District 3

The proposed affordable housing development is located within this district.

Key Facts

  • The City approved a $640,000 Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) loan commitment.
  • The loan commitment supports McDowell Housing Partners, LLC's application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
  • The application is for two competitive funding cycles for 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits.
  • The funding is designated for the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing development.
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  • The City Manager is authorized to provide a formal letter of commitment.
  • The City Manager is authorized to execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s LGAO funding form.
  • The project is located in Commission District 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an LGAO loan commitment?
It is a Local Government Area of Opportunity loan commitment, which is a financial pledge from the city used to help developers qualify for state-administered federal housing tax credits.
Does this resolution guarantee the housing project will be built?
No, this resolution provides a required financial commitment for the developer's application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; the project's success depends on the outcome of the competitive tax credit funding cycles.

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Leveraging Local Funds for State Credits

The city is utilizing a $640,000 local commitment to unlock larger state-administered federal tax credit opportunities for local developers.

McDowell Housing Partners, LLCFlorida Housing Finance Corporation

Connected Entities

Florida Housing Finance Corporation, McDowell Housing Partners, LLC, City Manager and 1 more
OrganizationFlorida Housing Finance Corporation“The state agency administering the competitive funding cycles for tax credits.”Map →
OrganizationMcDowell Housing Partners, LLC“The developer applying for tax credits for the Ekos Melrose Manor project.”Map →
PersonCity Manager“Authorized to sign the commitment letter and funding forms.”Map →
otherEkos Melrose Manor“The affordable housing development project.”Map →

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