Advertisement: Alachua County Request for Grant Applications for Legacy Community Development

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is accepting grant applications to convey approximately 13.11 acres of County-owned land to qualified developers at no cost, except for documentary stamp tax and recording costs. The successful grant applicant will be required to develop a mixed-income community that aligns with the County's goals for workforce and market-rate housing. The project is located in Gainesville, Florida, and the developer is encouraged to engage with the affected communities during the pre-development phase and throughout the development of the proposed project. • The grant application is open to single-family developers with a history of developing market-rate housing. • The community is looking for a developer that can put the community's interest first and has financial capability and qualifications. • Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, and must be submitted to [email protected].