Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet (2026-04-16)

AI Summary

The City of Bradenton Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reviewed the 2026-2029 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), previously approved by the Mayor and City Council on April 8, 2026. The plan provides multiple housing assistance programs with updated funding levels: purchase assistance increased from $20,000 to $50,000 for first-time homebuyers, owner-occupied rehabilitation set at $75,000, rental assistance increased from $3,000 to $10,000, emergency repairs increased from $10,000 to $15,000, and a new barrier removal strategy offering up to $20,000 for accessibility improvements. The plan covers three fiscal years (2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029) and must be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by May 2, 2026.