Agenda Item Name:
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Inclusionary Housing Discussion
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Presenter:
Ivy Bell, Senior Planner, Growth Management Department, (352) 374-5249
Description:
At its March 1, 2022 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to bring back information about what would be involved and costs for doing an inclusionary housing study for Alachua County. Staff will provide a presentation about inclusionary housing, including what that term means, specific requirements for inclusionary housing in Florida Statutes, benefits and limitations of inclusionary housing, what is involved with an inclusionary housing feasibility study, program design considerations, and potential next steps should be Board wish to move forward with an inclusionary housing policy for Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Receive presentation and provide direction to staff on whether the Board wants to pursue establishment of an inclusionary housing policy for Alachua County.
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Prior Board Motions:
March 1, 2022: The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to bring back information about what would be involved and costs for doing an inclusionary housing study.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There are no specific fiscal impacts associated with this policy discussion.
If the Board wishes to proceed with an inclusionary housing feasibility study and establishment of an inclusionary housing program, it would require assistance from a professional consultant with experience in conducting such studies and designing inclusionary housing programs for local governments. There would be costs to the County associated with the professional consulting services that would be required. Specific costs will depend on the direction that is given to staff by the Board at this meeting. Staff anticipates bringing back specific information on estimated costs at a future meeting should be Board wish to move forward.
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Strategic Guide:
Housing
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