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Housing Services

Jelani Marks

Jelani Marks,
Housing Services Manager

Contact
850-606-1900
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Address
615 E. Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301

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. 

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