Meritage Homes Development Agreement Pending County Review

Lancaster County is considering a Development Agreement with Meritage Homes of the Carolinas for a proposed 355-acre single-family residential development. The draft agreement addresses donation of approximately 14.60 acres for a potential elementary school and contemplates a 10-year term, with final terms pending review by the Planning Commission, an Ad Hoc committee, and County Council.

Document date · November 18, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Proposed 10-year term; draft materials indicate an effective date in 2026 and full buildout before 2036

Renewal

Draft materials contemplate a 10-year agreement, with an effective date targeted for 2026 and full buildout before 2036; the dates and terms remain subject to negotiation and approval.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Lancaster County AgendaPacket Planning Commission Meeting 2025-11-18

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Who was awarded the government contract by Lancaster County?

Meritage Homes of the Carolinas was awarded this government contract by Lancaster County, as recorded on November 18, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

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Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Lancaster County AgendaPacket Planning Commission Meeting 2025-11-18 (AgendaPacket), dated November 18, 2025 from Lancaster County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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