Panama City Housing Roundtable w/ FL Housing Coalition 04132026

The City of Panama City held a housing roundtable meeting on April 23, 2026, featuring a presentation by representatives from the Florida Housing Coalition. The discussion focused on addressing the local affordable housing crisis through various strategies including establishing local housing trust funds, leveraging public land for affordable housing development, and modernizing zoning laws to allow diverse housing types such as accessory dwelling units and smaller lot sizes. The coalition emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships, community involvement, and targeted funding to support low- to moderate-income households. Participants discussed challenges related to financing, land disposition policies, and the need for clear Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to engage local builders and nonprofits effectively. The meeting concluded with a consensus on prioritizing actionable steps such as identifying suitable public land parcels for development, revising zoning codes, and exploring community land trusts as a tool for permanent affordability.