Staff Writer
Two new affordable housing communities in Orange County will receive additional financial support following a vote by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on August 28, 2025.
Commissioners approved impact fee exemptions for Barnett Villas, a 156-unit apartment community in Pine Hills nearing completion, and Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit development under construction in Holden Heights. Both projects are reserved for low-income households earning no more than 80% of the area median income.
Funding Details
Barnett Villas is expected to open in early 2026. The project will benefit from a $2.2 million impact fee exemption, adding to the $9.3 million already allocated by the County through its Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the American Rescue Plan Act.
Enclave at Canopy Park, scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2026, will receive a $1.3 million impact fee exemption, in addition to the $3 million in County funding already committed through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Countywide Affordable Housing Efforts
Since its creation in 2020, Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has invested $55 million, supporting the development of 1,849 housing units countywide. The fund is part of Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ Housing For All Initiative, a 10-year action plan aimed at expanding access to affordable and attainable housing.
Residents can track progress and view locally funded housing projects by visiting the County’s new Housing for All website.
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