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New Reporting Requirements for Affordable Housing Loans

Original title: To amend City Code § 12-48, concerning disposition of certain real estate tax revenue, for the purpose of requiring additional annual reporting on loans awarded from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

April 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city will now be required to provide annual reports on the status and distribution of loans from the , which is financed by local real estate tax revenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City residents

Residents gain access to additional annual reports regarding the allocation of funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund administrators

Staff must now prepare and submit additional annual reports on loan awards.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance updates city law to require more detailed annual reporting on loans issued through the . It specifically amends to increase transparency regarding how real estate tax revenue is used for housing loans.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends City Code § 12-48.
  • The city is now required to produce additional annual reports on loans awarded from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
  • The fund is supported by specific real estate tax revenue.
  • The ordinance (ORD. 2026-082) has been officially adopted.

Why It Matters

The city will now be required to provide annual reports on the status and distribution of loans from the , which is financed by local real estate tax revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?
It adds a requirement for the city to provide annual reports on loans issued through the .
Where does the money for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund come from?
The fund is supported by certain real estate tax revenues.

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Increased Transparency Mandate

The city is moving toward stricter oversight of housing loan distributions by codifying annual reporting requirements.

Connected Entities

otherAffordable Housing Trust FundThe fund that provides loans subject to the new reporting requirements.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe legislative body that adopted the ordinance.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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