TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 7/7/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 9 - B
SUBJECT:
Title
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-68, establishing a Community Land Trust program to be managed by a Community Land Trust Organization; to create program guidelines for the program; to identity fund and/or real property for inclusion in the Community Land Trust.
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LOCATION:
Citywide.
COST:
TBD
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
SHIP and CDBG funds.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Development Services.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“ I hereby approve Resolution No. 2025-68, establishing a Community Land Trust Program and authorize the City Manager to identify and recommend a qualified Community Land Trust Partner to carry out the objectives outlined in the resolution.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
The Housing and Community Development Division recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2025-68 to establish a Community Land Trust (CLT) Program in Deltona. Although regional data shows a surplus of affordable units, Deltona continues to face a local shortage of attainable housing - particularly for households earning up to 140% of the Area Median Income. High land costs are a major barrier, and a CLT offers a proven model to reduce housing costs by retaining ownership of land and selling or renting homes at affordable prices under long-term ground leases. The resolution authorizes the City to partner with a qualified non-profit CLT, convey surplus property with affordability restrictions, and direct the City Manager to recommend a CLT partner. This program will support permanent affordability, prevent displacement, and expand housing access for working families in Deltona.
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