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 352-337-6240 or email at housing@alachuacounty.us.
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Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Alachua County Housing Program has been awarded funding through the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) in the amount of $556,533.00 to assist with Rental assistance payments (including back rent, deposits and utility payments), Mortgage payments and Landlord payments.
All applicants must be able to provide proof of hardship due to COVID-19, and must be at, or below, 120% Area Median Income (AMI), per HUD's income limits (please see chart in link below).
For more information, please view the Alachua County Housing Program Coronavirus Relief Funds Information Sheet.
Applications will be accepted beginning on October 9, 2020 and end December 11, 2020, or when funds have been exhausted. Payments will be made to qualified persons on a first come, first served basis.
If you are interested, please send an email to cvhsac@alachuacounty.us and an application will be forwarded to you.
Interactive Housing Map
Alachua County has created an Interactive Housing Map to guide individuals as they consider making Alachua County, a place to call home or for citizens who are already home and are looking to move within the county. The Interactive Housing Map is a navigation tool that provides insight and transparency in locating public institutions, housing options, transportation, hospitals and healthcare centers, and food markets throughout Alachua County.
Housing Resources Map
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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.
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Incentives & Recommendations Report - 2019