Affordable Housing, One Unit at a Time

Pompano CRA Advances One-Affordable Housing Project 

By Villij News Staff

POMPANO BEACH — A vacant lot in Northwest Pompano Beach is set to become an affordable home, but not without renewed questions about how decisions are made behind the scenes.

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved a development agreement with Frasier Elite Homes to build a single-family home at 1910 NW 7th Street, a 7,350-square-foot, CRA-owned parcel designated for income-restricted housing. The lot carries an estimated value of $102,900. 

The project began as an unsolicited proposal submitted in June 2025. After a required public notice, a second proposal was received, triggering a formal review process with presentations and scoring. Frasier Elite Homes ranked highest, receiving 276 points compared to 242. 

Plans call for a 2,290-square-foot home for a buyer pre-qualified for a $450,000 mortgage. 

Midway through the discussion, Commissioner Beverly Perkins proposed donating the land — removing the original $50,000 purchase price — to help offset rising housing costs.

“This is the perfect time to do that,” Perkins said.

The board approved the change unanimously.

Still, the vote followed concerns raised in prior meetings about whether advisory comments may have influenced the process. CRA attorney Claudia McKenna said a full review found no issues, noting that any questionable communication occurred after proposals were submitted.

Public comment reflected both support and skepticism.

Supporters pointed to the developer’s community involvement, while others, including resident Delvin King, called for more consistent transparency in how information is shared with commissioners and the public.

The property, located in the Northwest CRA district, represents one of several efforts to bring housing and investment to historically underserved areas. 

Moments later, the CRA approved a second project — four townhomes on NW 27th Avenue — signaling continued momentum in redevelopment.