The Palm Beach County Department of Housing & Economic Development has received the 2026 Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association, the group announced in an October 22 report from the Boca Raton Tribune.
The national award recognizes the county’s Housing Bond Loan Program. The APA honors planning efforts that show innovation, measurable results and practical answers to community problems.
The program was singled out for its planning-based approach to adding affordable and workforce housing across Palm Beach County. The source report did not include details on how many units the program has funded or how much money it has raised.
For residents, the recognition points to county-backed efforts to expand housing options for people who work in the county but struggle to find homes within their budgets.
