About the Housing & Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC)
Chapter 2, Article XI, Division 19 of the Code of the City of Miami addresses the City’s HCLC, established in September 2000 by the City of Miami Commission to serve several functions including approving, disapproving and/or restructuring housing and commercial loans and grants. The HCLC consists of a maximum of thirteen (13) volunteer members including one chairperson nominated by the mayor and appointed by city commission; two members from city administration nominated by the city manager and appointed by city commission; and ten members who represent different industries as stipulated in the Code, appointed by the City Commission.
The HCLC serves the following purposes:
1. Approving or disapproving housing and commercial loans and grants to be provided by the city through any funds administered by the Department of Housing & Community Development;
2. Performing such other duties and responsibilities relative to affordable housing and small business development as may be set forth herein or incident thereto.
For other functions, powers and duties of the HCLC please refer to the Code. HCLC Members are appointed for a four-year term. For more information, please visit LINK.