Summary
The city is considering an $8.8 million development loan to help build Bella Limon, an 86-unit mixed-income apartment complex on Belmont Avenue. This project aims to increase affordable housing options in Dallas using federal grants and local housing bonus funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 17
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city proposes committing up to $8,800,000 in federal grant and local housing bonus funds toward the project.
Future residents seeking mixed-income and affordable housing opportunities in the Dallas area.
Taxing entities experiencing abated property tax revenues during the exemption period.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — October 26, 2026
The city is considering an $8.8 million development loan to help build Bella Limon, an 86-unit mixed-income apartment complex on Belmont Avenue. This project aims to increase affordable housing options in Dallas using federal grants and local housing bonus funds.
City Council — October 14, 2026
The council approved a Public Facility Corporation acquisition and 75-year lease to help develop a mixed-income multifamily housing project on East Wheatland Road in southern Dallas.
Dallas Housing Finance Corporation — September 8, 2026
The board is meeting to discuss housing finance, which helps determine how the city supports affordable housing projects. These decisions can change the landscape of neighborhoods and the availability of homes for residents.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — August 24, 2026
Several new projects are in the works to increase affordable housing, including converting an old office building and building new mixed-income units.
Dallas Housing Finance Corporation — August 11, 2026
The Corporation manages financial tools to support housing projects in Dallas. Decisions made here often influence the availability and affordability of housing across the city.
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Dallas Housing Finance Corporation — July 14, 2026
The board is meeting to manage housing finance programs that impact the availability and affordability of homes in Dallas. Decisions made here influence how the city funds new housing projects.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — May 26, 2026
The committee examined occupancy rates across housing finance portfolios and previewed future City Council authorizations for mixed-income multifamily developments including Apperson, Hall Street Apartments, and Thirty21.
Briefing — May 6, 2026
The council reviewed proposed changes to how federal funds for housing and community development will be spent in the upcoming fiscal year. This impacts programs and services aimed at improving housing conditions and supporting community initiatives.
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Briefing — April 1, 2026
The council got an update on the city's housing situation. This is important for understanding challenges like affordability and homelessness and what the city is doing about it.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — March 31, 2026
The city is considering changes to its Housing Resource Catalog, which is used to manage housing funds and programs. These updates could impact how housing finance corporations and tax credit programs operate, potentially affecting the availability and distribution of affordable housing resources.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — March 24, 2026
The committee discussed future briefing topics exploring funding options for affordable housing and strategies to convert downtown commercial office spaces into residential units.
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Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — February 23, 2026
The committee discussed proposed amendments to the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog and upcoming resolution adjustments for key affordable housing developments across the city.
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Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — February 10, 2026
The committee reviewed numerous affordable housing developments seeking tax credits and public facility corporation leases across Dallas, aiming to expand mixed-income housing options.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — February 3, 2026
The committee discussed awarding a contract to a non-profit to administer the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program, which helps residents purchase homes.
Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee — January 26, 2026
The committee discussed an upcoming agenda item to award a contract for administering the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program. This program helps residents achieve homeownership.
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