Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Wetland

Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Wetland To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11990 – Protection of Wetlands, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the wetland will have on the human environment for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The project, the Shores Apartments, is located at the NW corner of Vine St and 9th Street, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida (Parcel IDs: 4244-01-06-0030, -0031, -0032, -0036, and -0042). The proposed Shores Apartments project consists of the new construction of an 80-unit affordable multifamily housing development on approximately 4.57 acres of land. The project aims to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless veterans and civilians with special needs. At least 80% of the units will be set aside for residents with a 60% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower. While the majority of the 4.57-acre site consists of disturbed upland forest, a small portion of the property contains a surface water/wetland system (approximately 0.23 acres). The proposed development will result in approximately 747 square feet (0.017 acres) of direct permanent impact to this wetland for the construction of stormwater outfall structures. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in a wetland and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about the floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in the wetland, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N Bronough St, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, FL 32301, Attention: Ms. Angeliki Sellers or via e-mail at ERRComments@floridahousing.org. All comments received by February 25, 2026. Date: February 10, 2026 February 10 2026 LDTB0454865