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San Antonio council delays support vote for 78-unit Encino Río Loft affordable housing application
Summary
After extended debate over community outreach and project prioritization, the City Council voted to postpone action on a resolution supporting Encino Río Loft
The San Antonio City Council on Feb. 13 postponed a decision on whether to provide a council resolution supporting Encino Río Loft, a proposed 78-unit affordable housing development that sought a competitive 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Council members moved to delay the item to the council—s Feb. 20 meeting after multiple members and a public commenter said the developer had not engaged sufficiently with neighbors and that the city should review how it prioritizes applications in areas where several projects compete for limited tax-credit awards.
Why it matters: A council resolution of support can strengthen an applicant's competitiveness for the state—s 9 percent tax credits. Council members and staff said…
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