Housing Incentives Dashboard

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
24
Strategies
43%
Avg Progress
Create new zoning districts for compact single family development, such as RS-4 or RS-5 districts that allow smaller lots and higher density detached homes.
Strategy Progress 0%
Create new zoning districts that allow smaller lots and higher density detached homes
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Progress
0%
Expand the geographic availability of MFR-1 and MFR-2 districts in targeted areas with existing infrastructure and roadway access.
Strategy Progress 0%
Expand MFR-1 and MFR-2 districts in targeted areas with existing infrastructure and roadway access
Allow missing middle housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in appropriate residential districts.
Strategy Progress 40%
Allow missing middle housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in appropriate residential districts
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The City of Palm Coast is considering updates to the Land Development Code to allow missing middle housing types, including duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, in certain residential districts. This proposal is currently undergoing its first reading and is expected to be reviewed further in the coming weeks.
Progress
40%
Establish clear development standards that allow compact housing while maintaining neighborhood compatibility through design, buffering, and landscaping.
Strategy Progress 100%
Establish clear development standards that allow compact housing while maintaining neighborhood compatibility through design, buffering, and landscaping.
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The City's Land Development Code already allows for smaller lots and homes with reduced building footprints through the Master Planned Development (MPD) provisions, providing flexibility in site design and encouraging innovative residential communities. This existing tool promotes housing diversity, efficient land use, and a broader range of housing options while maintaining neighborhood compatibility.
Progress
100%
Allow accessory dwelling units in single family districts consistent with recent state legislation.
Strategy Progress 50%
Allow accessory dwelling units in single family districts consistent with recent state legislation.
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The City of Palm Coast is proposing updates to Chapter 4 of the Land Development Code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family districts, consistent with recent state legislation. This change aims to increase housing options and provide homeowners with greater flexibility, pending City Council approval and direction.
Progress
50%
Established expedited permitting process for qualifying ADUs, infill housing, and affordable or workforce housing projects.
Strategy Progress 5%
Established expedited permitting process for qualifying ADUs, infill housing, and affordable or workforce housing projects.
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The City of Palm Coast is establishing a separate ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with development standards and regulations, and a permitting process to ensure efficient administration in accordance with the adopted ordinance.
Progress
5%
Develop clear eligibility criteria for projects that qualify for the expedited review period
Strategy Progress 0%
Develop clear eligibility criteria for projects that qualify for the expedited review period
Create a library of pre-approved building plans for ADUs, small lot single-family homes, cottage homes, and other compact infill housing types.
Strategy Progress 5%
Create a library of pre-approved building plans for ADUs, small lot single-family homes, cottage homes, and other compact infill housing types.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is working to establish a separate ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including development standards and regulations, as directed by the City Council. Additionally, staff is developing a permitting process to ensure efficient administration of ADUs in accordance with the adopted ordinance.
Progress
5%
Coordinate review procedures across planning, building, engineering, and utilities to reduce processing time.
Strategy Progress 95%
Coordinate review procedures across planning, building, engineering, and utilities to reduce processing time.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has successfully implemented a coordinated review process across planning, building, engineering, and utilities, resulting in streamlined application reviews, reduced duplicate comments, and improved communication. This collaborative approach has enabled the City to maintain one of the shortest development review timelines in the region while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
Progress
95%
Prepare clear application materials and guidance documents for homeowners, builders, and developers.
Strategy Progress 95%
Prepare clear application materials and guidance documents for homeowners, builders, and developers.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast provides clear and comprehensive application materials, guidance documents, and submission checklists on its website to facilitate a smooth development review process for homeowners, builders, and developers. These resources aim to improve the application process, clearly communicate submittal requirements, and reduce incomplete applications.
Progress
95%
Prioritize the use of this process in areas with existing infrastructure capacity
Strategy Progress 0%
Prioritize the use of this process in areas with existing infrastructure capacity
Encourage development of assisted living facilities and senior housing communities.
Strategy Progress 100%
Encourage development of assisted living facilities and senior housing communities.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is actively encouraging the development of assisted living facilities and senior housing communities through the Live Local Act, which has already been incorporated into the Local Development Code (LDC).
Progress
100%
Allow age-focused housing developments in mixed-use and MPD districts.
Strategy Progress 100%
Allow age-focused housing developments in mixed-use and MPD districts.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has a thriving senior living community, with over 40 distinct senior living and assisted care properties, including 15 to 20 highly-rated assisted living facilities within the city limits. These properties offer a range of services, including comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and 55+ independent living and affordable senior apartment communities.
Progress
100%
Promote campus-style senior communities that integrate housing, services, and recreation.
Strategy Progress 0%
Promote campus-style senior communities that integrate housing, services, and recreation.
Identify suitable locations near healthcare facilities and services.
Strategy Progress 0%
Identify suitable locations near healthcare facilities and services.
Perform a case study of short-term rental ordinances in other jurisdictions throughout Florida.
Strategy Progress 100%
Perform a case study of short-term rental ordinances in other jurisdictions throughout Florida.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has completed a case study of short-term rental ordinances in other jurisdictions throughout Florida, as part of the 2025 Short-Term and Vacation Rental Ordinance adopted by the City Council. This study aimed to establish regulations and operational standards for short-term rentals within the City.
Progress
100%
Determine what, if any, revisions should be made to better regulate lodging operations that are categorized as STRs.
Strategy Progress 0%
Determine what, if any, revisions should be made to better regulate lodging operations that are categorized as STRs.
Revise the definition of short-term vacation rentals in the land development code to avoid confusion between short-term apartment leases and STRs.
Strategy Progress 75%
Revise the definition of short-term vacation rentals in the land development code to avoid confusion between short-term apartment leases and STRs.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has completed the adoption of the 2025 Short-Term and Vacation Rental Ordinance, which established regulations and operational standards for short-term vacation rentals. The ordinance aimed to clarify the definition of short-term vacation rentals to avoid confusion with short-term apartment leases.
Progress
75%
Implement the maximum possible fine for registration, licensing, and operational violations, per Section 509.261(1), Florida Statutes.
Strategy Progress 100%
Implement the maximum possible fine for registration, licensing, and operational violations, per Section 509.261(1), Florida Statutes.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has implemented regulations and operational standards for short-term and vacation rentals through the adoption of the 2025 Short-Term and Vacation Rental Ordinance, approved by the City Council.
Progress
100%
Advocate for collaborative housing action between the City, Flagler County, and other constituencies.
Strategy Progress 85%
Advocate for collaborative housing action between the City, Flagler County, and other constituencies.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast and Flagler County have strengthened their partnership on affordable housing through updates to the Interlocal Agreement and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's bylaws and appointment process. This enhanced collaboration increases City administrative involvement in policy decisions and aligns governance with Florida Housing Coalition best practices and funding requirements.
Progress
85%
Coordinate with the county and neighboring jurisdictions to develop a consistent definition of affordable and workforce housing.
Strategy Progress 0%
Coordinate with the county and neighboring jurisdictions to develop a consistent definition of affordable and workforce housing.
Develop a multi-jurisdictional list of housing staff, capacity, resources, and studies to ensure that work is aligned and efforts are mutually beneficial.
Strategy Progress 0%
Develop a multi-jurisdictional list of housing staff, capacity, resources, and studies to ensure that work is aligned and efforts are mutually beneficial.
Partner with non-profit organizations to explore the introduction of a land bank or community land trust in Palm Coast.
Strategy Progress 40%
Partner with non-profit organizations to explore the introduction of a land bank or community land trust in Palm Coast.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has successfully earned Community Land Trust (CLT) Certification, enhancing its expertise in planning, developing, and stewarding permanently affordable housing. This specialized training equips staff with the knowledge and best practices to evaluate innovative housing strategies, strengthen partnerships, and support the City's efforts to increase housing affordability and promote sustainable homeownership opportunities.
Progress
40%
Assess the feasibility of using public/private partnerships to introduce diverse, affordable housing in areas of Palm Coast most compatible with that type of housing development.
Strategy Progress 0%
Assess the feasibility of using public/private partnerships to introduce diverse, affordable housing in areas of Palm Coast most compatible with that type of housing development.