Housing Incentives
The dashboard reports on completed and in-process affordable housing projects in an effort to create an environment supportive of affordable housing through effective communication.
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Objectives
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Strategies
35%
Avg Progress
Adopt Policy for Review and Disposition of Public Lands for Affordable Housing
Strategy Progress
75%
Develop an official policy or ordinance establishing a process for the periodic review of publicly
owned lands for suitability for affordable housing and a policy governing the disposition of such
lands
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has established an official policy for identifying surplus and non-essential public lands suitable for affordable housing, as required by Florida Statutes. This policy outlines the process for reviewing publicly owned lands for suitability and ensures that any transfers of municipal lands are contingent upon City Council approval.
Progress
75%
Formalize Policy for Ongoing AHAC Review of Housing-Cost Impacts
Strategy Progress
50%
Adopt a formal policy and enforcement procedure to ensure that any proposed ordinance,
regulation, or program that may affect the cost of housing is referred to the AHAC for review
and input prior to adoption, as required by the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and
§420.9076(4)(b), F.S.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has established a formal review policy to ensure that any proposed ordinance, regulation, or program affecting housing costs is referred to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for review and input prior to adoption, as required by the Local Housing Assistance Plan and Florida Statute. This policy was established in 2025 and provides a structured process for evaluating policies and initiatives that may impact housing affordability.
Progress
100%
Institutionalize the ongoing review process required by state law to ensure continued
compliance, transparency, and coordination between local planning and housing policy
decisions.
AI Generated
No notes available to generate summary.
Progress
0%
Evaluate the Development of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance with Incentives
Strategy Progress
0%
Evaluate and develop an inclusionary zoning ordinance, voluntary or incentive-based, that
encourages the inclusion of affordable housing units within new residential developments.
Create a development and permit process for affordable housing projects.
Strategy Progress
60%
Provide information for process on the City of Palm Coast Housing Website
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is updating its Housing Website to reflect proposed changes to the Land Development Code, including the Live Local Act and development-related amendments. The updates were presented to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Task Force, and will be implemented and published on the website once approved by City Council.
Progress
50%
Update application processes
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast's Building Department is reviewing an application to ensure compliance with affordable housing requirements and procedures, with no specific deadline provided.
Progress
70%
Expand Local Incentives to Support Affordable Housing
Strategy Progress
0%
Develop and adopt general local incentives that encourage affordable housing production,
including density bonuses, parking and setback reductions, and flexible lot configurations.
Develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance
Strategy Progress
15%
Adopt an ordinance allowing complete accessory dwelling units consistent with state law and
consider offering pre-approved ADU design plans to streamline permitting and encourage
production.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is considering adopting an ordinance allowing complete accessory dwelling units (ADUs) consistent with state law. Additionally, the city is exploring the option of offering pre-approved ADU design plans to streamline the permitting process and encourage development.
Progress
15%