Broward Housing Council highlights coordinated funding, proposes TIF homebuying aid and raises concern about HUD rule impacts

The Broward Housing Council met to review coordinated funding and program priorities for affordable housing and to consider next steps on several initiatives, including a proposed $5 million transfer from tax-increment financing (TIF) for purchase-assistance.

Darby Del Salle, director for urban housing planning, told the council the county is taking a more coordinated approach to federal CDBG and HOME dollars, state SHIP funds and local resources and pointed to the county—s current RFA for affordable rental housing as an example. "The county—s current RFA for affordable rental housing is a strong example of that strategy," Del Salle said, noting terms that emphasize long-term affordability and 0% interest gap financing.

Del Salle outlined upcoming planning and outreach steps, including a public hearing on the Broward Next land-use plan planned for April 23, and described efforts to memorialize how impact fees are assessed and to reduce time costs in environmental and development review. He also summarized anticipated federal and state funding for the 2025—'26 cycle, characterizing the totals as approximate: roughly $7.1 million in HUD-related resources overall, about $2.829 million in CDBG shared with 13 municipalities, HOME funding just under $4 million (shared with 11 entitlement…