Palm Lake Christian Church, located at 5401 22nd Ave in St. Petersburg has received unanimous approval from the city to move forward with proposed affordable housing units on the vacant portions of the church property. The church will build a three-story residential building on the northeast portion of the property. There will be 72 beds, used for those living with disabling conditions. Also included in the site plan are 14 one-story garden cottages on the northwest side of the property. Units would have one to two bedrooms and surround a community garden.

Palm Lake Church sits on 8.28 acres of land, with the majority remaining undeveloped. Bill 1339 will be utilized for the project - which allows cities to approve affordable housing on land that is zoned for commercial, industrial, or residential use. Rent for the three-story development will be for those earning below 60% of the area median income, and the garden-cottages will be set for workforce housing for residents earning up to 120% of the area median income. Parking will be added along 22nd Ave. N near the west side of the three-story development.