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Town of Interlachen Affordable Housing Property Inventory

Original title: Live-Local-Act

affordable housing land use property management Live Local Act

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes the official criteria the town will use to evaluate whether future town-owned land can be used for affordable housing projects, though no properties currently qualify.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Interlachen Residents

Residents are affected by the town's official policy and criteria regarding the potential development of affordable housing on public land.

Nonprofit housing organizations

These organizations may be eligible to receive donated town property for the construction of permanent affordable housing if suitable land is identified in the future.

What changed

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Summary

The Town of Interlachen has formally adopted a resolution to comply with Florida's '' by reviewing its property inventory for potential affordable housing development. The town currently has no town-owned properties that meet the established criteria for such use.

Key Facts

The Town of Interlachen currently has zero town-owned properties available for affordable housing development.
The resolution was adopted to comply with the Florida 'Live Local Act' (Senate Bill 102).
The town is required to prepare an inventory list of property appropriate for affordable housing every three years.
Criteria for property suitability include: access to potable water, location on a town-owned paved road, non-conservation/non-recreational land use designation, location outside of a flood zone, and a minimum lot size of 0.5 acres.
The town may sell or donate properties on the inventory list for the purpose of developing permanent affordable housing.
The resolution was passed and adopted on November 14, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the town have any land set aside for affordable housing right now?

No, the resolution explicitly states that there are currently no town-owned properties that meet the criteria for affordable housing.

What criteria does the town use to decide if land is suitable for affordable housing?

Land must have access to potable water, be on a town-owned paved road, not be designated for conservation or recreation, not be in a flood zone, and be at least 0.5 acres in size.

Why It Matters

This resolution establishes the official criteria the town will use to evaluate whether future town-owned land can be used for affordable housing projects, though no properties currently qualify.

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State-Mandated Inventory

The town is performing a triennial inventory of public land specifically to comply with the state-level Live Local Act.

Town of Interlachen Senate Bill 102

Connected Entities

personJ. Ken Larsen“Mayor of Interlachen.”Map →

personJoni Payne“Town Clerk.”Map →

personCarolyn Bennett“Chairperson of the Town Council.”Map →

locationTown of Interlachen“Local government jurisdiction in Putnam, Florida.”Map →

Sources

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www.interlachen-fl.gov

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