Plantation council approves surplus‑land disposition to Habitat for Humanity after debate over deed term and city contributions

The City Council of Plantation on Aug. 13 approved the disposition of a surplus parcel to Habitat for Humanity for creation of limited‑income housing, after councilmembers and members of the public questioned the proposed deed restriction term, the number of units and what city maintenance or infrastructure costs the city might assume.

Councilmember Fadgen, who led the discussion, said the extra time staff allowed for public review and input had been “beneficial” and asked detailed questions about how the homes would be priced, sold and resold under the affordability covenant. “I would like my colleagues to consider reducing the 99 to either 40 or 45,” Fadgen said during deliberations, referring to a 99‑year deed restriction proposed in staff materials.

The council heard from Nancy Robin of Habitat for Humanity, who described the common approach of municipal partnerships: “The the most common way is through partnerships like this.” Robin and staff explained that the proposed model would use deed restrictions tied to area median income (AMI) bands, with…