Homeownership Development (HOD) Program (Developers Only)
The Homeownership Development (HOD) Program is one of the Division of Housing Services' strategies to grow the inventory of affordable housing in Leon County. The HOD Program is designed to provide funding to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations for the development of homes for low-income first-time homebuyers.
Before you apply, you will need to view the Homeownership Development Program (HOD) presentation for program information and overview.
If you are a developer that would like to apply for this program, please apply for funding using the Homeownership Development (HOD) Program.
Homeownership Development Program Workshop
Leon County Government’s Division of Housing Services will be hosting an informational workshop on our Homeownership Development (HOD) Program on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Leon County Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships, 615 E Paul Russell Road. This workshop will serve as a prelude to the opening of the Fiscal Year 2026 HOD Program application period on November 5.
The HOD Program is one of the Division of Housing Services' strategies to grow the inventory of affordable housing in Leon County. The HOD Program awards funding for-profit and not-for-profit organizations for the development of homes for low-income first-time homebuyers.
At the workshop, we will provide:
- An overview of the program and application process
- Potential award amounts
- Eligibility requirements
- Closing Documents and Long-term affordability requirements
Potential HOD Program developers and closing agents are encouraged to attend this informational workshop.