Public comments are invited on the Shores project environmental review until March 25, 2026.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
March 10, 2026
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000
Tallahassee, FL  32301-1329
(850) 488-4197
These notices shall satisfy twoseparate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about March 26, 2026 the FHFC will submit a request to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program from the American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funds under 24 CFR Part 92 under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), in accordance with Section 288 (42 U.S.C. 12838) to undertake a project known as the Shores project located at Vine Street and 9th Street, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida 32117. The proposed Shores project will consist of the development of 80 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless veterans and civilians with Traumatic Brain Injury, mental health, and/or substance use (MH/SA) disorders. The proposed facility will consist of one building with two elevators. The amenities will include a swimming pool, picnic area, dog park, exercise room, and space for a wellness provider. The project commits to at least 80% of total units, with at least 20% of total units designated as Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals and families meeting the definition of "Homeless" as defined in Section 420.621, F.S.  This may overlap with units for Persons with Special Needs, which include individuals with disabling conditions impacting physical mobility, those receiving SSDI/SSI/veterans' disability benefits, and survivors of domestic violence. The approximate total development cost is $35,113,469. Funding sources include a HOME-ARP Loan in an amount up to $1,128,500, a State Apartment Incentive Loan in an amount up to $4,700,000, an Extremely Low-Income loan in an amount up to $248,200, regulated mortgage in the amount of $21MM, Competitive Housing Credits the amount of $3,200,000, and deferred fees/costs. As stipulated by HUD, an Environmental Review is required of the subject property according to 24 CFR Part 58.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record on file at Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1329, and may be examined or copied weekdays between 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N Bronough St, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, FL 32301, Attention: Ms. Angeliki Sellers or via e-mail at ERRComments@floridahousing.org. All comments received by March 25, 2026, will be considered by the FHFC prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation certifies to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that Ms. Angeliki Sellers, in her capacity as Chief Financial Officer of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Florida Housing Finance Corporation to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; (b) the Florida Housing Finance Corporation has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFJKV@hud.gov or written submission to U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Community Planning & Development Division, Jacksonville Field Office, Attention: CPD Environmental Review, 400 W. Bay Street, Suite 1015, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Potential objectors should contact the HUD Jacksonville Field Office at the same email at CPDRROFJKV@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ms. Angeliki G. Sellers, Chief Financial Officer, Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Publication Dates
LDTB0474374