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Council accepts several AHEC housing incentives, pledges data and staff drafts amid split vote

City of Palm Coast City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

After a lengthy public hearing, Council acknowledged Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommendations on AHEC review policy, public‑land disposition, inclusionary incentives, local incentives and ADU exploration and directed staff to return with implementation options and data; two council members opposed parts of the package.

The City of Palm Coast accepted a set of recommendations from the joint Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHEC) after a multi‑hour public hearing that drew broad participation from residents, committee members and council.

AHEC presented seven incentives recommended under state law (Florida Statute 420.9076 and the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act) that include: institutionalizing ongoing AHEC review of policies that affect housing costs; establishing a public‑land review and disposition policy to identify parcels suitable for affordable housing; recognizing and supporting community land…

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