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 352-337-6284 or email at sweeks@alachuacounty.us.
Public Notice of SHIP Annual Report
SHIP Annual Report:
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report for State Fiscal Years 2015-2016 (close out), 2016-2017 (interim) and 2017-2018 (interim) has been drafted and will be available to the public for review and comments between August 10 - August 27, 2018.
A copy of the proposed report will be available for review in the Alachua County Housing Programs' office at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641.
Reports:
- SHIP Closeout Annual Report 2015-2016
- SHIP Interim 1 Annual Report 2016-2017
- SHIP Interim 2 Annual Report 2017-2018
For additional information, please contact the Housing Programs Office at 352-337-6283.
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.
MORE HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES
MORE HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES
Classes are being held at various times throughout the year. To obtain the Homebuyer Education Class Schedule, please contact the Alachua County Housing Program at 352-337-6284 or email at sweeks@alachuacounty.us.