{"id":23414,"date":"2025-12-22T14:20:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=23414"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:20:47","slug":"affordable-housing-trust-fund-investment-supports-roof-repairs-and-land-purchases-for-attainable-homes","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2025\/12\/affordable-housing-trust-fund-investment-supports-roof-repairs-and-land-purchases-for-attainable-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investment Supports Roof Repairs and Land Purchases for Attainable Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"$3.06 Million Will Fund Efforts of Habitat\u00a0for Humanity\u00a0Greater\u00a0Orlando &\u00a0Osceola County<\/em><\/p>\n

Orange County, FL<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted on December 16, 2025, to\u00a0allocate\u00a0$3.06 million from\u00a0its\u00a0Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.\u00a0 The nonprofit will receive $1.56 million for its\u00a0Home Preservation\u00a0Program,\u00a0providing critical\u00a0roof replacements\u00a0for approximately 80 low-income homeowners across Orange County.<\/p>\n

A second agreement approved by the BCC\u00a0allocates\u00a0$1.5 million from the AHTF to support Habitat\u00a0Orlando\u00a0& Osceola’s\u00a0efforts to\u00a0identify\u00a0and\u00a0acquire\u00a0land for the future development of affordable\u00a0homeownership units.<\/p>\n

“Housing is where health is nurtured, education is strengthened, and opportunities are unlocked.\u00a0It’s\u00a0the key to a vibrant economy and a strong regional workforce,”\u00a0said Catherine Steck McManus, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. “We’re grateful to partner with Orange County Government to not only\u00a0create opportunities for new affordable\u00a0housing, but\u00a0also preserve existing affordable homes in our community.”<\/p>\n

To learn more and apply, visit\u00a0https:\/\/habitatorlando.org\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Since the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in 2020, Orange County has invested $58.5\u00a0million in affordable housing initiatives, supporting\u00a0nearly 2,400\u00a0housing units and preserving existing homes. In October 2025, the Board approved an additional\u00a0 $58.65\u00a0million investment over the next three years to help create or preserve approximately 3,570 affordable housing units.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

$3.06 Million Will Fund Efforts of Habitat\u00a0for Humanity\u00a0Greater\u00a0Orlando &\u00a0Osceola County Orange County, FL\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted on December 16, 2025, to\u00a0allocate\u00a0$3.06 million from\u00a0its\u00a0Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.\u00a0 The nonprofit will receive $1.56 million for its\u00a0Home Preservation\u00a0Program,\u00a0providing critical\u00a0roof replacements\u00a0for approximately 80 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-23414","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAffordable Housing Trust Fund Supports Attainable Homes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"$3.06 Million Will Fund Efforts of Habitat\u00a0for Humanity\u00a0Greater\u00a0Orlando &\u00a0Osceola County.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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