UM Development Group

Join us in celebrating the pioneers of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers when the organization established its first national headquarters at 1025 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C. We need to honor their vision and fortitude to uplift Black communities through equality in real estate and housing. Let's continue to build so everyone can enjoy the American Dream!

Embark on a journey through NAREB's Black History Series! 🌟 Today, we honor a pivotal moment in 1965 when NAREB established its first national headquarters at 1025 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C. 🏡 This landmark move, led by visionary Leon Cox, Jr., marked a commitment to uplifting Black communities through real estate. Join us in celebrating the pioneers who shaped NAREB's impactful journey towards justice and equality. 🎉

What is Workforce Housing? Check out this video from the Houston Housing Authority which gives a basic overview of the purpose and benefits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z67P6eKGWOA

Do you think the City of Fort Walton Beach needs Workforce Housing?

What's Workforce Housing? Learn more about workforce housing and HHA's plans to expand affordable housing in Houston.

Spread the word

TEENS! Come dance the night away. The City of Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center's Teen Night event is this Saturday, Jan. 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Open to all middle school and high school teens (You don't need to be city resident to participate). $10 covers food, drinks, and live DJ and gets you a free membership to the Recreation Center.

Pre-registration is required so we know how many people to plan for. Contact Program Supervisor Pat Sherman at 850-833-9576 or email at [email protected].

REMINDER! TOMORROW, Tuesday, Jan. 23, the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold a 4 p.m. workshop on Workforce Housing Incentive Funding. The agenda and agenda packet can be found here:

AGENDA:
https://fortwaltonbeachcityfl.iqm2.com/.../FileOpen.aspx...
AGENDA PACKET: https://fortwaltonbeachcityfl.iqm2.com/.../FileOpen.aspx...

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and held in the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Chamber at 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.

Get off work early so you can attend the Workshop by City of Fort Walton Beach City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 4 pm.

AGENDA INFORMATION POSTED for two upcoming meetings of the Fort Walton Beach City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

LINK: https://fortwaltonbeachcityfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

This site also contains a schedule of upcoming city meetings as well as agendas, minutes, and videos from past meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and held in the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Chamber at 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW.

​Meeting schedule:

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at 4 p.m. - City Council workshop on Workforce Housing Fund

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. - Regular Meeting

Freedom Tech Center is bringing luxury living to the City of Fort Walton Beach!

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Thanks Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners for the heads up on the new building code changes!

Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Inc.
The Jay Odom Group

💼 Planning on building a new commercial or residential structure?🛠️
🏡🔨The Florida Building Code Commission has published revisions to the state Building Code that will take effect on Dec. 31, 2023. You can read the changes and find additional resources at https://bit.ly/BuildingCodeRevisions2023.