Collier County seeks comments on affordable housing funding request until February 20, 2026.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Publication: [February 5, 2026]
Collier County
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-8999
On or after [February 20, 2026 (day after 10th day of comment period)], Collier County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal HOME Investment Partnerships ProgramAmerican Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding to undertake the following three projects:
Affordable Rental Rehabilitation  Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. (CASL)
Affordable Rental Rehabilitation  Collier Housing Alternatives, Inc. (CHA)
Affordable Rental Rehabilitation  Housing Alternatives of Southwest Florida, Inc. (HASWFL)
Purpose: Funds will be provided to address the housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless which are considered qualifying populations under the HOME-ARP program. The project will support the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock increasing access to affordable housing for qualifying populations, identified as a priority need in Collier County.
Location:
COMMUNITY ASSISTED AND SUPPORTED LIVING, INC (CASL)
1660 41st Street SW, Naples, FL 34116
1924 46th Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116
2184 Sunshine Blvd, Naples, FL 34116
2345 Hunter Blvd, Naples, FL 34116
5271 24th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116
COLLIER HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, INC.
4121 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4123 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4205 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4207 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4209 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4313 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4315 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4401 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4403 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
HOUSING ALTERNATIVES OF SOUTHWEST FL, INC.
3401 21st Avenue SW, Naples, FL 34117
Project/Program Description: [The proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME-ARP assistance will support the rehabilitation of 26 units of affordable housing, including but not limited to roof replacements, HVAC replacements, water heater replacements, and gutter installations, for three projects: Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc., Collier Housing Alternatives, Inc., and Housing Alternatives of Southwest FL, Inc. The project sites, consisting of 6 units within an existing single-family home, and 20 units within existing duplexes and triplexes, are scattered throughout Naples, FL.]
Level of Environmental Review Citation: The proposed activity is categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at 58.5.
Estimated HOME-ARP Grant Funding: $2,035,820.00
Estimated SHIP Grant Funding: $300,000.00
Estimated Project Cost: $2,335,820.00
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Collier County Community & Human Services, 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112, and may be viewed weekdays during normal business hours.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Collier County Community and Human Services, 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112, or by email to Carrie.Kurutz@collier.gov. All comments must be received by [February 20, 2026]. Comments will be considered prior to Collier County requesting a release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Collier County certifies to HUD that Amy Patterson, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as County Manager 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. HUDs approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Collier County to use HOME Investment Partnerships Program [HOME-American Rescue Plan, (HOME-ARP)] Grant Funding.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Colliers 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 Collier County; (b) Collier County 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 or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities 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 in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Community Planning and Development Division, Jacksonville Field Office, at CPDRROFMIA@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Amy Patterson, County Manager
AVISO DE INTENCIN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIN DE FONDOS
Fecha de publicacin: [5 de febrero de 2026]
Condado de Collier
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-8999
A partir del [20 de febrero de 2026 (da posterior al 10.o da del perodo de comentarios pblicos)], el condado de Collier presentar una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (Housing and Urban Development, HUD) para la liberacin de fondos federales del Programa de Asociaciones de Inversin HOME correspondiente al Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (American Rescue Plan, ARP) (HOME-ARP) con el fin de llevar a cabo los siguientes tres proyectos:
Rehabilitacin de viviendas de alquiler asequible - Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. (CASL)
Rehabilitacin de viviendas de alquiler asequible  Collier Housing Alternatives, Inc. (CHA)
Rehabilitacin de viviendas de alquiler asequible  Housing Alternatives of Southwest Florida, Inc. (HASWFL)
Propsito: se proporcionarn fondos para abordar las necesidades de vivienda de las personas sin hogar o que corren el riesgo de quedarse sin hogar que se considere que cumplen los requisitos de poblacin del programa HOME-ARP. El proyecto apoyar la conservacin del inventario de viviendas asequibles existente y aumentar el acceso a viviendas asequibles para aquellos que cumplan con los requisitos de poblacin, identificados como una necesidad prioritaria en el condado de Collier.
Ubicacin:
COMMUNITY ASSISTED AND SUPPORTED LIVING, INC (CASL)
1660 41st Street SW, Naples, FL 34116
1924 46th Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116
2184 Sunshine Blvd, Naples, FL 34116
2345 Hunter Blvd, Naples, FL 34116
5271 24th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116
COLLIER HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, INC.
4121 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4123 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4205 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4207 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4209 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4313 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4315 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4401 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
4403 Thomasson Lane, Naples, FL 34112
HOUSING ALTERNATIVES OF SOUTHWEST FL, INC.
3401 21st Avenue SW, Naples, FL 34117
Descripcin del proyecto/programa: [el uso propuesto de la asistencia HOME-ARP del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD) apoyar la rehabilitacin de 26 unidades de vivienda asequibles, incluidos, entre otros, reemplazos de techos, de calefaccin, ventilacin y aire acondicionado (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, HVAC), de calderas e instalaciones de desages, para tres proyectos: Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc., Collier Housing Alternatives, Inc., y Housing Alternatives of Southwest FL, Inc. Los sitios del proyecto, que consisten en 6 unidades dentro de una casa unifamiliar existente y 20 unidades dentro de dplex y trplex existentes, estn dispersos a lo largo de todo Naples, FL.]
Nivel de citacin de revisin ambiental: la actividad propuesta se encuentra excluida categricamente de los requisitos de la Ley Nacional de Poltica Ambiental (National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA), en virtud de las regulaciones del HUD detalladas en el ttulo 24, parte 58 del Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (Code of Federal Regulations, CFR), conforme al ttulo 24, 58.35(a) del CFR y a las leyes y autoridades en la seccin 58.5.
Financiamiento estimado de la subvencin HOME-ARP: $2,035,820.00
Financiamiento estimado de la subvencin de la Asociacin de Iniciativa de Vivienda del Estado (State Housing Initiative Partnership, SHIP): $300,000.00
Costo estimado del proyecto: $2,335,820.00
Un Registro de Revisin Ambiental (Environmental Review Record, ERR) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto se encuentra archivado en los Servicios Comunitarios y Humanos del condado de Collier, 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112, y puede examinarse de lunes a viernes durante el horario laboral.
COMENTARIOS PBLICOS
Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito acerca del ERR a Collier County Community and Human Services, 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112, o por correo electrnico a Carrie.Kurutz@collier.gov. Todos los comentarios deben enviarse antes del [20 de febrero 2026]. y se tendrn en cuenta antes de que el condado de Collier solicite la liberacin de fondos. Es importante que los comentarios especifiquen el aviso al que hacen referencia.
CERTIFICACIN AMBIENTAL
El condado de Collier certifica al HUD que Amy Patterson, funcionaria certificadora, en su calidad de administradora del condado, acepta la jurisdiccin de los tribunales federales si se inicia una accin para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relacin con el proceso de revisin ambiental, y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobacin de la certificacin por parte del HUD satisface sus responsabilidades conforme a NEPA, as como a las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que el condado de Collier utilice los fondos de subvencin del Programa de Asociaciones de Inversin HOME (HOME-conforme al Plan de Rescate Estadounidense, [HOME-ARP]).
OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIN DE FONDOS
El HUD aceptar objeciones a la liberacin de fondos y la certificacin del condado de Collier durante un perodo de 15 das a partir de la fecha de presentacin anticipada o la recepcin real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra ms tarde) solo si se fundamentan en una de las siguientes bases: (a) un funcionario certificador del condado de Collier no formaliz la certificacin; (b) el condado de Collier omiti un paso, o no tom una decisin o lleg a una conclusin conforme a lo exigido por las reglamentaciones del HUD en el ttulo 24 del CFR, parte 58; (c) el beneficiario de la subvencin u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por el ttulo 24, parte 58 del CFR antes de la aprobacin de una liberacin de fondos por parte del HUD; o (d) otra agencia federal que acta de conformidad con el ttulo 40 del CFR, parte 1504, present una conclusin por escrito de que el proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y enviarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (ttulo 24, parte 58, sec. 58.76 del CFR) y deben dirigirse a la Divisin de Planificacin y Desarrollo Comunitario del HUD (Community Planning and Development Division), Jacksonville Field Office, a CPDRROFMIA@hud.gov. Los posibles objetores deben comunicarse con el HUD para verificar el ltimo da efectivo del perodo de objecin.
Amy Patterson, administradora del condado
Feb. 5, 2026