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Affordable housing on West Florida Street
Summary
A vacant, recently demolished lot at 1617 W. Florida Street goes to Habitat for Humanity for $500, with new affordable housing construction starting in November 2026. A competing side-yard buyer was denied over unpaid taxes.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The parcel sells for $500, well below market, to support affordable housing.
✅Who benefits
A future Habitat homeowner and the surrounding West Florida Street neighborhood.
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