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Panama City commissioners push staff for faster land‑disposition options to spur affordable housing
Summary
After a lengthy debate, the commission directed staff to present multiple land‑disposition options within two weeks, weighing selling lots on the open market against disposition that requires affordable homes and deed restrictions to preserve long‑term affordability.
Panama City commissioners on April 28 ordered staff to return within two weeks with multiple options for disposing of city‑owned parcels intended for affordable housing, aiming to speed production while preserving long‑term affordability.
The discussion, which consumed much of the meeting, followed staff briefings on recommendations from the Florida Housing Coalition and an inventory of roughly 40 parcels held by the housing department. Staff said larger parcels (about 10 parcels roughly a half‑acre or greater) could generate meaningful…
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