Growing the inventory of safe and sanitary affordable housing in Leon County
Mission Statement
To build partnerships and administer programs that preserve and grow the inventory of safe and sanitary affordable housing in Leon County.
The Division's major programs are income-driven and include owner-occupied rehabilitation, home buyer counseling, down-payment assistance, and emergency home repairs. Most of our programs are funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County. Read our Documents and Reports to review program policy and eligibility information as well as the most recent SHIP Annual Report.
Programs and Services Provided
FY 2027 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Notice of Funding Availability
The State of Florida has allocated Leon County $699,742 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. SHIP funds will be available via deferred payment, forgivable, noninterest-bearing loans for the following programs.
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Emergency Housing Repair & Housing Resilience assists eligible homeowners in need of rehabilitation or repair of their home related to a dire situation that needs to be mitigated immediately.
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The Home Rehabilitation program assists eligible homeowners whose homes need repairs to ensure the home is decent, safe, insurable, code compliant, accessible, and prepared for future disasters.
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The Home Replacement Program assists eligible homeowners with the demolition of the existing home and reconstruction of a new home if the cost of rehabilitation is expected to surpass 50% of the value of the home (30% for homes 50 years or older).
- The Rental Development Program provides financing to developers to build or rehabilitate affordable rental units (single-family detached or multifamily).
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Homeownership Development awards for-profit and not-for-profit organizations funding for the construction of housing units to pay-down development costs and reduce the price to income-eligible First-Time Homebuyers.
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Down Payment Assistance provides eligible homebuyers assistance with making a down payment, including closing costs.
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Funding may also be available for lot rental assistance and/or temporary relocation assistance for income-eligible households via the Manufactured Housing Assistance Program.
Applications for the comprehensive Home Rehabilitation & Home Replacement programs will be accepted ONLY from applicants who have attended a workshop.
Workshop dates are as follows and will be held in-person at 615 E. Paul Russell Road:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
FY 2026 Local Government Support for Gap Financing for Multifamily Developers Seeking Florida Housing Finance Corporation Funding
The Housing Finance Authority of Leon County announces the availability of funds and is requesting applications for the consideration of providing local government support through Leon County Government for gap financing or other local government funding contributions to qualified multifamily housing developments that are seeking funding through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and set aside units for very low and/or extremely low-income households.