The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more.
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM
The SHIP Program was established by the passage of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act and provides funding to local governments to produce and preserve affordable home ownership. In order to participate, counties must establish a local housing assistance program by Ordinance and develop a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy. Funds are then allocated to local governments on a population based-formula. The funds are used for emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, and down payment and closing cost assistance for very-low, low and moderate income families who meet all the requirements listed in Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.907, Florida Administrative Code 67-37, and Nassau County's Local Housing Assistance Plan.
Below is a link to a article published by the Florida Housing Coalition about a Nassau County resident who was awarded SHIP funds to make her home more accessible with her wheelchair.
Here' a link to a article published by the Florida Housing Coalition about a Nassau County resident who was awarded SHIP funds to make her home more accessible with her wheelchair.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer