Housing Programs
We administer local, state and federally funded grants to preserve and expand the availability of safe, sanitary and affordable housing in the County. In addition to providing financial assistance through grants and interest free, deferred payment loans, we also develop Affordable Housing Incentives to encourage single and multi-family affordable housing developments.
2017-2020 Alachua County SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
To obtain the Affordable Housing Incentives document or the 2017-2020 Alachua County SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan, please contact the Alachua County Housing Program at 352-337-6240 or email at housing@alachuacounty.us.
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CDBG First Public Hearing Notice
Alachua County is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for a FFY 2021 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV). The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program is designed to help a non-entitlement municipality or counties prepare for, prevent, or respond to the health and economic impacts of COVID-19.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning theCounty's economic and community development needs will be held on March 9, 2021 at or about 11:30 a.m. the meeting will be held virtually and Alachua County Adminstration Building, 12 SE 1st Street, Second Floor, Jack Durrance Auditorium.
For more details and information, please see the CDBG First Public Hearing Notice.
For information concerning the public hearing, contact Stephen Weeks, Housing Programs, at 352-337-6285 or Email sweeks@alachuacounty.us
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Interactive Housing Map
Alachua County has created an Interactive Housing Map to guide individuals as they consider making Alachua County, a place to call home or for citizens who are already home and are looking to move within the county. The Interactive Housing Map is a navigation tool that provides insight and transparency in locating public institutions, housing options, transportation, hospitals and healthcare centers, and food markets throughout Alachua County.
Housing Resources Map
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DOWN PAYMENT CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE
DOWN PAYMENT CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE
You may qualify for up to $7,500 in down-payment and closing cost assistance through the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority.
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MORE HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Incentives & Recommendations Report - 2019
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