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Boca Raton Housing Authority reports HUD approvals, relocation underway for Dixie Manor redevelopment
Summary
The Boca Raton Housing Authority said it has HUD approval for disposition of Dixie Manor, funding and vouchers for relocation, and has begun moving residents; financial closing is targeted in early March, with demolition within about 60 days of closing and construction expected to take 18 months.
The Boca Raton Housing Authority updated the City Council on progress at the Dixie Manor redevelopment project, reporting HUD approval for disposition and that relocation of residents has begun.
Ashley Whidbey, speaking for the Housing Authority, said the agency “finally” received HUD approval for disposition of Dixie Manor and has secured vouchers and funding to relocate families and assist those who wish to stay in place. She said approximately 17 of the development’s roughly 90 families are currently in the process of moving.
Whidbey said the Housing Authority expects a financial closing in the first week of March, after which demolition would begin within about 60 days. She said the contractor is mobilizing to decommission vacated units as residents move so demolition permits can be pulled promptly. Whidbey said construction is slated to take about 18 months and the Authority is targeting occupancy in January 2027.
The Authority said it has engaged a relocation consultant and is meeting with residents at least twice a month, distributing newsletters twice monthly and convening resident and relocation meetings biweekly to provide updates. The consultant is preparing FAQs and has met residents in person, Whidbey said.
Whidbey thanked the city for financial support of the transaction and said phase 2 of the redevelopment has tax credits awarded; she said phase 2 will happen subsequently. When asked about the relocation outcomes, Whidbey said about half the families who have already moved remain in Boca Raton and that “at this time, no one has let us know that they would like to return,” suggesting most relocations will be permanent.
Council members asked about construction permits, the demolition schedule and resident communications; Whidbey said the project is at the tail end of permit work and that the developer has a permit-ready letter and is preparing to pull demo permits as units vacate. The Housing Authority said it will continue regular communication with residents and will meet quarterly after relocation concludes to assist families who want to return to the site.
