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Read. Follow. Verify.Town of Interlachen Affordable Housing Property Inventory
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What This Bill Does
The Town of Interlachen has formally adopted a resolution to comply with Florida's '' by reviewing its property inventory for potential affordable housing development. The town currently has no town-owned properties that meet the established criteria for such use.
This resolution establishes the official criteria the town will use to evaluate whether future town-owned land can be used for affordable housing projects, though no properties currently qualify.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Interlachen Residents
Residents are affected by the town's official policy and criteria regarding the potential development of affordable housing on public land.
Nonprofit housing organizations
These organizations may be eligible to receive donated town property for the construction of permanent affordable housing if suitable land is identified in the future.
Key Facts
- The Town of Interlachen currently has zero town-owned properties available for affordable housing development.
- The resolution was adopted to comply with the Florida 'Live Local Act' (Senate Bill 102).
- The town is required to prepare an inventory list of property appropriate for affordable housing every three years.
- Criteria for property suitability include: access to potable water, location on a town-owned paved road, non-conservation/non-recreational land use designation, location outside of a flood zone, and a minimum lot size of 0.5 acres.
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- The town may sell or donate properties on the inventory list for the purpose of developing permanent affordable housing.
- The resolution was passed and adopted on November 14, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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State-Mandated Inventory
The town is performing a triennial inventory of public land specifically to comply with the state-level Live Local Act.
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