City of Clearwater - Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board & AHAC - 9/8/2026

The City of Clearwater held a joint meeting of the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval and recommendation of the 2026 affordable housing inventory list identifying city-owned properties suitable for affordable housing development. The board reviewed a proposal from CIMHC Management LLC to develop a single-family home on city-owned property at 1532 Smallwood Circle, recommending the city council proceed with negotiating a development agreement that includes a 15-year affordability land use restriction. The meeting also covered ongoing efforts to expedite permit processing, reduce development fees (currently at a 75% reduction for affordable housing projects), and promote accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with owner-occupancy requirements. Additionally, the committee discussed the use of AI technology to streamline permitting and the development of public-private partnerships to reduce construction costs and support affordable housing. The board approved motions to recommend city council actions on these items and emphasized continued updates to policies, marketing, and financial strategies to support affordable housing development in Clearwater.