Sumter County announces funding for housing assistance programs for fiscal year 2025/2026.
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- The Villages
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- Sumter County, Florida
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Check Eligibility
Verify if you meet the income requirements for the SHIP program.
- 2
Prepare Application
Gather necessary documents to apply for the funding starting July 1, 2025.
- 3
Contact Housing Services
Reach out to Sumter County Housing Services for more information on the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the application cycle for the SHIP program?
- Applications are accepted from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
- Who is eligible for the emergency repair strategy?
- Homeowners with extremely low to moderate incomes needing emergency repairs are eligible.
- What types of homes are eligible for assistance?
- Only site-built homes are eligible; mobile and manufactured homes are not.
- What is the maximum award for the demolition/reconstruction strategy?
- The maximum award for this strategy is $175,000.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE BY SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA HOUSING SERVICES STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM Sumter County’s Annual Distribution for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is $1,095,641.00. The allocation will be used for the following strategies: Strategy #1 Emergency Repair Strategy – 2025/2026 Maximum Award: $20,000.00 Assistance shall be in the form of a zero percent (0%) interest loan secured by a recorded mortgage and note with monthly repayments required. Maximum Term: 20 years Amount Available: $40,000.00 Application Cycle: Sumter County accepts application on an ongoing basis. Applications for FY 2025-2026 funded activities will be accepted between July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, or until all available funds are spent. There is a waiting list for this strategy. This strategy is for extremely low, very low, low, and moderateincome persons who own their site-built home and need assistance for emergency repairs such as roof, septic systems, HVAC, well, electrical, and plumbing. The strategy will also assist with the cost of the installation of ramps or bathroom modifications, which require immediate attention and will make the residence more accessible for persons who have special housing needs. Mobile, modular, and manufactured homes are not eligible for assistance. Strategy #2 Demolition/Reconstruction Strategy – 2025/2026 Maximum Award: $175,000.00 Assistance shall be in the form of a zero percent (0%) interest loan secured by a recorded mortgage and note with monthly repayments required. Maximum Term: 30 years Amount Available: $1,015,641.00 Application Cycle: Sumter County accepts application on an ongoing basis. Applications for FY 2025-2026 funded activities will be accepted between July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, or until all available funds are spent. There is a waiting list for this strategy. This strategy is for extremely low, very low, low, and moderateincome homeowners to construct a new site-built house to replace their unsafe structure where rehabilitation is not financially feasible. Funds will be used for the demolition of the existing home and all other unsafe structures that pose an immediate threat to the public’s health, safety, and welfare located on the property.
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