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Plantation council authorizes surplus of 150 N. Hiatus Road to Habitat for Humanity for workforce homeownership
Summary
The City Council voted to surplus a 1.3-acre parcel at 150 North Hiatus Road to Habitat for Humanity of Broward to develop 14–16 fee-simple workforce homes, with an amended motion requiring an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee review and return to council with a draft agreement before execution.
The City of Plantation City Council voted Wednesday to authorize surplus of a vacant 1.3-acre parcel at 150 North Hiatus Road to Habitat for Humanity of Broward Inc. for development of fee-simple workforce housing.
City Chief Administrative Officer Jason Edemacher told the council the parcel — acquired decades ago for $10 from Gulfstream and located just north of an FPL substation — was appraised at just under $1 million. Administration presented a negotiated sale to Habitat aimed at producing ownership opportunities, estimating homes likely priced near $400,000 with financing and subsidies structured so monthly housing payments would not exceed roughly 30% of a household’s gross income.
The move implements council direction to prioritize ownership opportunities after years of multifamily rental development in Plantation. Edemacher described two appraisals, a model contract the city favored (based on the City of Sebastian), and a plan to coordinate…
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