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Barnett Villas received $9 million in County funding <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t27 May, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Barnett Villas received $9 million in County funding <\/p>\n
Orange County, FL \u2014 Orange County will participate \u00a0in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barnett Villas<\/a>, a 156-unit affordable apartment community, at 9 a.m. Friday, May 29, at 1000 Barnett Villas Dr. in Orlando. Barnett Villas will provide affordable housing for households earning between 50% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI).<\/p>\n The new apartment community, located within walking distance of Barnett Park in Pine Hills, received $6.8 million from Orange County\u2019s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $2.2 million in Impact Fee Waivers. The County also allocated $2.5 million to the project from the federal American Rescue Plan. Additionally, FHFC provided $3.0 million in Viability Loan funds.<\/p>\n Scheduled speakers include Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott, Jeff Kiss, co-founder of Banyan Development Group, Ron Lieberman, a member of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) Board, and Brooke Sammons, executive director of The Treehouse Foundation. In addition, a resident of Barnett Villas will be available for media interviews immediately following the event. Tours of the property, including a newly occupied unit, will also be provided.<\/p>\n Designed as a Green Certified development, the community includes Energy Star-rated appliances, green building features, ceiling fans, upgraded lighting fixtures, washer and dryer hookups, a clubhouse with a fitness center, and on-site business office space. Residents also have access to trails, sports fields and playgrounds at nearby Barnett Park and free support services through The Treehouse Foundation<\/a>, an Orlando-based nonprofit organization that offers financial literacy courses, employment assistance, and first-time homebuyer education programs.<\/p>\n Learn more about Orange County\u2019s Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Housing For All<\/a><\/p>\n Media interested in attending the May 29, 2026, event must RSVP to PIO@OCFL.net<\/a><\/p>\n About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange 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\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tPrevious Release<\/a>\t\t\t\t|
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