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Ferndale delays vote on 56‑unit 1200 W. 9 Mile housing project to finalize community benefits

Ferndale City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council members postponed consideration of a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) and community benefits agreement for a proposed 56‑unit attainable housing project at 1200 W. 9 Mile, citing the need to finalize contract language; staff described unit mix, community contributions, and a 15‑year affordability cap.

Ferndale city staff told the council they have refined a proposed payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) package and community benefits agreement for a 56‑unit housing development at 1200 W. 9 Mile but asked the council to postpone a vote so final contract language can be completed.

Staff described the proposed project as 56 units of attainable housing located just west of Savvy Sliders and south of Gary Park. The unit mix was reported as 17 units at 80% area median income (AMI), 18 at 100% AMI…

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