Housing Repair Grant Agreement: Alachua County and Rebuilding Together North Central Florida

Original title: State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Agreement between Alachua County and Rebuilding Together North Central Florida Inc.

Record date · May 10, 2022

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What This Bill Does

Alachua County is considering a formal agreement with the non-profit organization Rebuilding Together North Central Florida to utilize State Housing Initiatives Partner (SHIP) funds for local housing projects.

Why it matters

This agreement establishes the legal framework for how state-allocated housing funds will be distributed to a non-profit partner to facilitate home repairs or improvements for residents.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida Inc.

The organization becomes the designated recipient and administrator of SHIP funds under this agreement.

Directly affected

Alachua County Residents

Residents eligible for housing assistance programs may receive services funded through this partnership.

Key Facts

The agreement involves the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
The contract is between Alachua County and Rebuilding Together North Central Florida Inc.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item', typically indicating it is expected to pass without extensive debate.
The file identifier for this agreement is 22-0217.

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The proposal was introduced to the Board of County Commissioners on February 23, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SHIP program?

stands for State Housing Initiatives Partnership, a state-funded program designed to provide local governments with funds to create and preserve affordable housing.

What will Rebuilding Together North Central Florida do with these funds?

The document identifies them as the partner for housing initiatives, which typically involves home repair and accessibility modification services for low-income homeowners.

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