SHIP Funds Available Beginning August 26, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the available funding of $807,737 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Funding for FY 22/23 and $985,689 for FY 23/24. Funding categories include construction of rental housing development; new construction of homes; emergency repairs; demolition/reconstruction; owner-occupied rehabilitation; and homebuyer assistance for first-time homebuyers. For detailed information about each category, please click here. 

SHIP applications will be available beginning on Monday, August 26, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024, between the hours of 9am-4pm (EST), Monday through Friday, by contacting:

Anser Advisory
Cameron Farris at (850) 328-2255 or by email at cameron.farris@anseradvisory.com

All applications will be evaluated in the order of receipt per criteria set forth in the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) with respect to priorities regarding funding strategy goals and limitations.  Funding priority for all categories will be persons with special needs, as defined in Florida Statutes, Section 420.0004.  Awards for all strategies are subject to the availability of funds. Questions regarding the SHIP Program and application process should be directed to Anser Advisory (information included above).