From the Orange County Newsroom
In Summary:
On December 16, 2025, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to allocate $3.06 million from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. Of that total, $1.56 million will support the nonprofit’s Home Preservation Program, providing roof replacements for about 80 low-income homeowners. An additional $1.5 million will be used to identify and acquire land for future affordable homeownership developments.
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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, which will provide critical roof replacements for approximately 80 low-income homeowners across Orange County.
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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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$3.06 million was approved from Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund on December 16, 2025.
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$1.56 million will fund roof replacements through Habitat’s Home Preservation Program.
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Approximately 80 low-income homeowners across Orange County are expected to benefit.
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$1.5 million will support land acquisition for future affordable homeownership units.
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Since 2020, Orange County Government has invested more than $58.5 million in affordable housing initiatives.
Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation's largest convention centers, and a thriving life science research park. The Board of County Commissioners comprises seven elected members, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net.
