# Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - September 16, 2026


**Body:** Citrus County Government
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee of Citrus County Government convened on September 16, 2026, to discuss updates and strategies related to workforce and affordable housing initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the Citrus County Workforce Housing Action Plan update, which explored zoning flexibility, incentives for affordable housing development, and potential partnerships with religious organizations to utilize land for housing projects. The committee also reviewed grant-funded programs, including a $500,000 grant supporting homeless families with case management, and updates on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects focusing on home repairs such as roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, with bids expected soon. Additionally, the committee discussed the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding of over $461,000 and septic system upgrade grants totaling nearly $5.3 million across two phases, with ongoing applications and project completions. The meeting concluded with approval of minutes and plans for future meetings to address upcoming grant applications and program dates.

**Source:** Citrus County Government