Florida Commerce has been awarded the City of Pensacola $608,200 through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program to develop affordable housing near Naval Air Station Pensacola. The project aims to help military personnel and their families while supporting economic development in the city.
The initiative specifically targets the housing affordability challenges faced by junior enlisted personnel at NAS Pensacola. The city plans to identify and develop strategic locations to reduce commuting times and ease financial pressure on military families.
“I am grateful to Governor DeSantis and his team for recognizing the value of NAS Pensacola to our community,” says Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves. “This is a huge win for our Grants and Economic Development staff for acquiring this grant. We now begin the search for the right location so we can make a difference for our young heroes. This is a project representing a partnership between Pensacola and NAS Pensacola to ensure service members can thrive both on and off duty.”
The project, designed to address rising housing costs in the region, will focus on creating sustainable, affordable housing options for service members. Construction is scheduled to begin July 1, 2025, with completion expected by April 1, 2026. Pensacola’s project is one of eight initiatives funded in this round of the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program.
Additional information on the program can be found here. For more information about the City of Pensacola’s affordable housing initiative, visit our Housing Department on our city website, cityofpensacola.com.
