Manatee County Seeking Applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Residents experienced in housing, planning, or essential services must apply by Aug. 1
Manatee County Government is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), a citizen-led board that makes development and accessibility of affordable housing recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
"Affordable housing is one of the greatest challenges facing our growing community," said Tal Siddique, Manatee County commissioner and BOCC's AHAC appointee. "We need thoughtful, committed residents to help craft policies that ensure working families, seniors, and essential workers have a place to call home in Manatee County."
The AHAC plays a vital role in reviewing existing policies, ordinances, land development regulations, and the comprehensive plan, and in proposing strategies to promote affordable housing while also preserving property values. There are currently three open seats on the committee:
Seat #6: A citizen actively engaged as a non-profit provider of affordable housing (term through Dec. 31, 2027)
Seat #8: A citizen currently serving on the local planning agency pursuant to F.S. 163.3174 (term through Dec. 31, 2027)
Seat #11: A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the Local Housing Assistance Plan (term through Dec. 31, 2026)
Interested residents must apply no later than August 1, 2025. Applications are available online here.
Meetings are held on select Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m. in the Manatee Room, on the 5th Floor of the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Regular attendance is essential for quorum and voting purposes.
"Serving on AHAC is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of housing in our county,” said Deborah Ash, Manatee County housing and community development coordinator. “We encourage passionate residents from all backgrounds to apply and share their expertise and perspectives."
For more information, contact Deborah Ash at (941) 749-3029, ext. 3478 or via email at Deborah.Ash@mymanatee.org.
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