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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investment Supports Roof Repairs and Land Purchases for Attainable Homes
$3.06 Million Will Fund Efforts of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County
Orange County, FL — The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted on December 16, 2025, to allocate $3.06 million from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. The nonprofit will receive $1.56 million for its Home Preservation Program, providing critical roof replacements for approximately 80 low-income homeowners across Orange County.
A second agreement approved by the BCC allocates $1.5 million from the AHTF to support Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s efforts to identify and acquire land for the future development of affordable homeownership units.
“Housing is where health is nurtured, education is strengthened, and opportunities are unlocked. It’s the key to a vibrant economy and a strong regional workforce,” said Catherine Steck McManus, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. “We’re grateful to partner with Orange County Government to not only create opportunities for new affordable housing, but also preserve existing affordable homes in our community.”
To learn more and apply, visit https://habitatorlando.org/
Since the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in 2020, Orange County has invested $58.5 million in affordable housing initiatives, supporting nearly 2,400 housing units and preserving existing homes. In October 2025, the Board approved an additional $58.65 million investment over the next three years to help create or preserve approximately 3,570 affordable housing units.
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