{"id":140683,"date":"2025-08-12T21:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T21:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/140683\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T21:31:10","slug":"jacksonville-councilman-proposes-turning-8-vacant-properties-into-affordable-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/140683\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville councilman proposes turning 8 vacant properties into affordable homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 In a move to address the pressing need for more affordable housing in Jacksonville<\/a>, City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is introducing new legislation aimed at transforming eight vacant, city-owned properties into affordable single-family homes. <\/p>\n

The properties are located in the 32206 ZIP code, within District 7, which covers Springfield, Brentwood and Out East. <\/p>\n

Affordable housing remains a significant concern for many Jacksonville residents, with numerous individuals forced to rent due to the high cost of homeownership. Councilman Peluso said he frequently hears these concerns from his constituents.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have a lot of people in this city that are forced to be renters because they cannot afford a home,\u201d Peluso said. \u201cThere are so many people here who will be paying way more than a third of their income on rent or on a mortgage. And that\u2019s not just unsustainable, but it\u2019s not how you build a good a good community and a good city that works for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The proposed legislation focuses on revitalizing eight city-owned properties, many of which are near the Phoenix neighborhood. The properties are in poor condition. When News4JAX went to see them, at least one still had a \u201ccondemned\u201d sign in front. <\/p>\n

Their addresses are: 1247 Dyal Street, 1322 Harrison Street, 1305 Bridier Street, 0 13th Street East, 719 5th Street East, 1130 12th Street East, 1442 Florida Avenue, and 1152 3rd Street East.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to take those properties and hand them over to a joint organization that\u2019s run by Historic East Side Community Development Corporation and Lift Jax,\u201d Peluso said. \u201cSo, they\u2019re creating a third new entity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The goal is to turn the vacant properties into livable homes for families in need, ensuring they fit seamlessly into the neighborhoods they are part of. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever there\u2019s historic properties that we can rehabilitate, someone who loves Historic Preservation always wants to do so,\u201d Peluso explained. \u201cBut if it\u2019s not possible, at least build something that the community wants to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peluso hopes this initiative will serve as a model for similar projects in the future. He emphasized the importance of using the budget process to support projects that promote homeownership and provide resources for community development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need places that are built up close to jobs, close to medical services, close to commercial activity,\u201d Peluso said. \u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re trying to build, and that\u2019s what I want to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

If the legislation is approved, renovations and rebuilds on the properties would need to be completed within 1-2 years, providing a timely solution to the city\u2019s housing challenges.<\/p>\n

As Jacksonville continues to grow, initiatives like this are crucial for ensuring that all residents have access to affordable housing. The proposed legislation represents a step forward in addressing the city\u2019s housing needs and supporting community development.<\/p>\n

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