Media Release

Alachua County has applied for and received a Community Development Block Grant for the purpose of Housing Rehabilitation or Replacement. This program is designed to perform general code related repairs and improvements for low and low to moderate income homeowners. Items eligible for repair include roofs, heating systems, plumbing, electrical and other code related housing systems. New construction will be for replacement site-built housing based on plans provided by the contractor providing the lowest bid.

If you are interested in bidding for this work, please call (352) 381-1975 and request an application package. The deadline for receiving applications is February 15, 2006. Details for participation and program rules and regulations will be discussed at a meeting that will be scheduled after applications are received and reviewed. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call John Fuller, Project Manager, Meridian Community Services Group, Inc. at (352) 381-1975.