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Housing Finance Authority

Board Type: Orange County
Enabling Legislation:
The Orange County Housing Finance Authority was established by Orange County Ordinance No. 78-18, effective November 3, 1978, and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on October 31, 1978, pursuant to Chapter 78-89, Laws of Florida. A resolution was adopted November 28, 1978, to include transacting business and exercising powers pursuant to Chapter 78-89, Laws of Florida.
Membership:
Five members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, one of whom shall be designated by the Board as Chairman. Not less than three of the members shall be knowledgeable in one of the following fields: labor, finance, or commerce.
Member Types:
  • 1 Commerce Representative
  • 3 Finance Representative
  • 1 Labor Representative
Term Length: 4 Years
Term Of Office:
The terms of the members are staggered. NOTE: A member of the Housing Finance authority shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. Each vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County Commissioners for the remainder of the unexpired term. A certificate of appointment or reappointment of any member shall be filed with the Comptroller of Orange County.
Powers and Duties:
Chapter 78-89, Laws of Florida, outlines the powers and duties of the Authority. The Authority may employ such agents and employees as it may require and may delegate to an agent or employee such powers or duties as deemed proper. Legal counsel for the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County shall serve as legal counsel for the Housing Finance Authority unless by majority vote the Authority decides to employ different counsel. The Authority shall make, purchase, and sell loans for qualifying housing developments; shall issue bonds and limit sources from which such bonds are payable. A member shall receive no compensation for his services, but shall be entitled to necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in his duties.
Meetings:
First Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m., Board of County Commissioners Chambers, First Floor, County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL

Learn more about Orange County public meetings at County Calendar.

Contact Person:
Frantz Dutes
Interim Executive Director
Housing Finance Authority
(407) 894-0014
Notes:
Financial disclosure is required. The Housing Finance Authority is considered to be an office under the Florida Constitution per the County Attorney's Office.

Last Revised: 2/6/2024

Member Name Member Type Term Expires
Vernice Atkins-Bradley Commerce Representative 12/31/2024
Ray Dickson Colado Finance Representative 12/31/2026
Kenneth D. Hughes Labor Representative 12/31/2024
Curtis C. Hunter Finance Representative 12/31/2025
Wil A. Stamper Finance Representative 12/31/2027

No vacancies at this time. Please check back later.

October 2, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 October.pdf

September 4, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 September.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes September 4 2024.pdf (Draft)*

August 22, 2024

  • Agenda - August 22, 2024 OCHFA TEFRA Hearing Agenda.pdf
  • Minutes - August 22, 2024 OCHFA TEFRA Hearing Minutes.pdf

August 7, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 Joint Ad Hoc August.pdf

August 7, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 August 7.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes August 7 2024.pdf (Draft)*
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes August 7 2024 Joint Ad Hoc.pdf (Draft)*

June 5, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 June.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes June 5 2024.pdf (Draft)*

May 1, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 May.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes May 1, 2024.pdf (Draft)*

April 3, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 April.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes April 3, 2024.pdf (Draft)*

March 26, 2024

  • Agenda - Agenda - TEFRA Hearing.pdf

March 6, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 March.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes March 6 2024.pdf (Draft)*

February 14, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 February 14.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes February 14, 2024.pdf (Draft)*

February 7, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 February.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes February 7, 2024.pdf (Draft)*

January 3, 2024

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2024 January.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes January 3, 2024.pdf (Draft)*

December 6, 2023

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2023 December.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes December 6, 2023.pdf (Draft)*

November 1, 2023

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2023 November Board Worksession.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes November 1, 2023 JC Board Worksession.pdf (Draft)*

November 1, 2023

  • Agenda - OCHFA Preliminary Agenda 2023 November.pdf
  • Minutes - OCHFA DRAFT Minutes November 1, 2023.pdf (Draft)*

October 20, 2023

  • Agenda - Agenda - TEFRA Hearing 10.20.23.pdf
  • Minutes - Silver Lakes TEFRA Minutes 10.20.23.pdf


*This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the appropriate agency/board/committee.