City partners with Habitat for Humanity for first-time homebuyers

March 16, 2026

Through a partnership between the City and Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, Inc., five first-time, low-income homebuyers are moving into their new homes within walking distance to Avion Park.

The City provided $1.3 million in state and federal funds to make the new affordable homes possible with our Office of Housing and Community Development teaming up with Habitat Sarasota.

A celebration was held recently to commemorate this milestone and Vice Mayor Ohlrich and Commissioner Ahearn-Koch were on hand to share the special moment with the new homeowners and their families.

Congratulations to the homeowners as they begin this new chapter!

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The City hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate new affordable homes, where Vice Mayor Ohlrich, Commissioner Ahearn-Koch, and community partners congratulate new residents.