Alachua County Community Support Services, Housing and Strategic Development Division is seeking comments and recommendations for the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). The County will host three public meetings to receive public input on the plan. When finalized, the LHAP will summarize affordable housing priorities, planned activities, and funding levels for the years 2026-2029. The plan will govern State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program activities.
The public is encouraged to attend any or all meetings and be part of the process.
The details of these meetings can be found below:
Meeting #1 – In Person
Date: January 8th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium, 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32269
Meeting #2 – Virtual
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Date: January 22nd, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Meeting #3 – In Person
Date: February 19th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Thomas Coward Auditorium 224 SE 24th St., Gainesville, FL 3264
If you are unable to attend these meetings, you may contact Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development to request a copy of the draft LHAP and provide your comments to the LHAP by contacting housing@alachuacounty.us or 352-337-6240.
ALACHUA COUNTY IS A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/DISABILITY ACCESS JURISDICTION.
