Tyler council backs tax-credit plan to convert downtown church into senior housing
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The council adopted a resolution supporting the 'Tyler Senior Village' housing tax-credit proposal at 712 North Broadway and approved a $500 waiver of development and permit fees for the adaptive-reuse project, which would create about 48–52 units for residents 55 and older.
The Tyler City Council voted to adopt a resolution supporting the Tyler Senior Village housing tax-credit proposal and approved a $500 waiver of development and permit fees for the project at 712 North Broadway Avenue. The resolution endorses the proposal for consideration under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ 9% tax-credit program.
Planning Director Kyle Kingman told the council the project would adaptively reuse an existing church and combine state 9% housing tax credits with historic tax credits. “This project is associated with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 9% tax credit project,” Kingman said. He said the developer plans to renovate the structure and limit occupancy to seniors, proposing roughly 48–52 units for people 55 and older.
Russell Patterson, identified in the meeting as representing the seller, attended the presentation; a developer representative also spoke but did not give a full name on the record. The property is currently zoned commercial and would require a future rezoning to the Downtown Business Arts and Culture (DBAC) district for the proposed use.
A presiding council member said the site is an appropriate downtown location and expressed support for the adaptive-reuse approach. Council approved the resolution by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried but does not list a roll-call tally.
The council also approved a request to waive $500 in development and permit fees to help the project’s application earn local points under TDHCA scoring. The resolution and the fee waiver do not themselves grant tax credits; final awards and any detailed financing terms would be determined by TDHCA and by later local land-use actions, including any required zone change.
Next steps noted at the meeting: the applicant will pursue state tax-credit scoring and historic tax-credit requirements, and the council may later consider a rezoning application and more detailed development approvals.