Orlando is seeking contractors to build single-family homes on public land in Parramore, a $1.8 million effort to add affordable housing to the long-blighted downtown neighborhood west of Interstate 4.
The city plans to sell the homes to low-income families by offering interest-free loans for down payments that the buyers may never have to repay.
“When we start talking about pride, true community pride, I do think it comes from home ownership,” said Commissioner Regina Hill, who represents Parramore and other westside neighborhoods.
The city hopes to build single-family homes on as many as 10 city-owned lots, including two near the new K-8 school called the Academic Center for Excellence at North Parramore Avenue and West Amelia Street and eight just south of State Road 408.
Orlando issued a request for proposals on Tuesday seeking builders for the homes, which would have a minimum of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with at least 1,300 square feet of living space.
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