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Florida Housing Coalition urges Panama City to pair trust funds, public land and zoning changes to tackle affordable housing
Summary
Florida Housing Coalition presented a five-part local policy toolkit to Panama City leaders, recommending local housing trust funds, land disposition policies and zoning updates to unlock more affordable housing; presenters highlighted 50+ potentially available public parcels and urged a tiered RFP and partnerships to build starter homes and preserve affordability.
Florida Housing Coalition presenters laid out a five-part local policy toolkit and urged Panama City officials to use it to accelerate affordable housing production and preservation. The toolbox includes (1) diversified funding—local housing trust funds plus federal, state and philanthropic sources; (2) land-use and zoning reforms to allow accessory dwelling units, duplexes and factory-built homes; (3) strategic public–private partnerships; (4) prioritizing the people most in need; and (5) ongoing data tracking to measure results.
"Establishing and sustaining local housing trust funds" was presented as a best practice for gap financing and local control, with presenters stressing…
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