The median income in St. Johns County is nearly $89,000 -- the highest in the state, and the median home value -- $515,000 -- is ranked fourth in Florida.
Commissioners said they’re trying to balance the need to establish reasonable price points with builder’s needs, and home builders say the county’s workforce housing laws are already too strict.
That’s led to some potential changes to the county’s proposed affordable housing plan, including setting the maximum initial sales price of workforce housing to $260,000. The plan would also reduce the number of workforce housing units required for any development from 40% to 30%.Adding an extra year for workforce housing constructionA mandatory requirement that the homeowner must live in the homeThe St. Johns County Commissioners are expected to make a final vote on the affordable housing plan at Tuesday’s meeting, which starts at 9 a.m.
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