Our Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Housing is to increase the supply of new affordable housing; and maintain existing housing in a safe condition. Listed below are programs available through this office.

Demo And Reconstruction

The Demolition and Reconstruction Program is targeted to assist very low-income household whose homes are determined to be more that 51% structurally unsound by a licensed Building Official or Building Inspector. Damage to structure due to intentional neglect or abuse will not be considered for assistance. Applicants are selected on First Come First Quailified Basis. Preference will be given to elderly and disabled applicants. Maximum funds available for demolition are $10,000 and $55,000 for new construction. The mortgage is signed at the time the work begins and is recorded in the Clerk of the Court's Office after construction. The mortgage will be satisfied after twenty(20) years. If the home is no longer the primary residence of the applicant or if the home is financed or sold during the twenty-year period following new construction, the homeowner or their heirs will be responsible for reimbursing the County any monies.

Download Payment Assistance

The Down payment Assistance Program assists very low to moderate income families in purchasing existing home or constructing a new home by providing assistance with closing cost and down payment. Before potential Home Buyers can fill out application, a pre-approved letter must be submitted from a participating lender. Applications are approved based on income guidelines and First come First-Qualified basis.

Rehabilitation Assistance

The Rehabilitation Assistance Program assists very low to low income families, by addressing areas of concern, for example: broken windows, deteriorated floors, leaking roof, etc., within the home and insuring the necessary repairs are made at no cost to the homeowner. If repairs are damaged due to intentional abuse or neglect, assistance will be denied. Assistance is provided to houses (mobile homes & rental property not permitted) that are owned and occupied by the applicants. Applicants are selected on a First Come First Qualified Basis.

To learn about other housing programs that might be available around the state and nation, you may contact:

Florida Housing Finance Corporation Florida Housing Coalition
227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000 1367
East Lafayette Street Suite C
Tallahassee, Fl 32301-1329 Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone (805) 488-4197 Phone (850) 878-4219
Fax (805) 414-6545 Fax (850) 942-6312
www.Floridahousing.org 
www.flhousing.org