Citrus County authorizes workforce‑housing study after Habitat pledge
The Board approved a consultant‑commissioned workforce‑housing study (E1D) after public testimony, including a $25,000 cost‑share commitment from Habitat for Humanity. Commissioners sought clearer deliverables and direction for policy and code changes.
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The Citrus County Board voted 4‑1 on Feb. 26 to commission a workforce‑housing study intended to identify actionable code and permitting changes that could make housing more attainable for local workers. Justin Leach of Habitat for Humanity told the board Habitat’s board had already voted to cost‑share up to 50 percent of the study—an amount the speaker identified as $25,000—if it helps produce implementable recommendations.
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