Affordable senior housing at former Westland House (36000 Campus St.)
Westland
Summary
A board member reported that former school sites in Westland are being turned into new housing developments. Neighbors near those properties could see new construction and more residents moving in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
City collects PILOT payments at 4% of shelter rents instead of full property taxes for the debt service period.
Future residents and buyers of the new homes, plus the city's tax base.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Local Development Finance Authority - Sep 18, 2026
A board member reported that former school sites in Westland are being turned into new housing developments. Neighbors near those properties could see new construction and more residents moving in.
City Council - May 18, 2026
HUD, which took over Westland House after the owner defaulted, offered to cut the debt by 50% if the city wants to turn it into affordable independent senior housing. The senior population grew 15% to about 14,000, but the deal depends on state low-income tax credits — a decision expected around August or September.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Presbyterian Villages gets tax relief tied to a $31 million renovation of 113 affordable senior apartments plus 35 planned ranch homes, serving low- and moderate-income seniors.
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