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 2026 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Notice of Funding Availability
The State of Florida has allocated Leon County $698,493 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. SHIP funds will be available via deferred payment, forgivable, noninterest-bearing loans.
Register to attend a workshop, or contact the Housing Services Division at (850) 606-1900.