The purpose of the board is to review the established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan of the appointing local government and recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value.

There is a maximum of eleven members:

• One citizen actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing (Seat #1)
• One citizen actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing (Seat #2)
• One citizen representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing (Seat #3)
• One citizen actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing (Seat #4)
• One citizen actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing (Seat #5)
• One citizen actively engaged not-for-profit provider of affordable housing (Seat #6)
• One citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing (Seat #7)
• One citizen actively serving on the local planning agency pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statues (Seat #8)
• One citizen resident of Manatee County (Seat #9)
• One citizen representing employers within the jurisdiction (Seat #10)
• One citizen representing essential services personnel (Seat #11)
• One elected official

2025 Meeting Schedule:

• February 24 
• March 24
• April 28
• June 16
• July 14
• August 11
• September 8
• October 6
• November 3

Advisory Board positions are advertised as openings become available. 

To apply for an opening, fill out the online Advisory Board Application. 

If you have questions about the application process, please call the Advisory Board liaison for that specific board.

All meetings will be held on select Mondays throughout the year from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.,  1112 Manatee Avenue West, Manatee Room, 5th Floor, Bradenton, FL, 34205.