Approval of Housing Rehabilitation Grant for Haines City Property

Original title: Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program 1) Homeowner Assistance Agreement and 2) Grant Agreement for property located in Haines City, FL., for Case #RC24-SHIP-002. ($176,251.00 one-time expense).

Record date · November 4, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $176,251 grant and assistance agreement to fund the rehabilitation or replacement of a residential property in Haines City under the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $176,251 in public funds for a specific housing project in Haines City, impacting the property owner and the allocation of the county's budget.

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

Property owner of Case #RC24-SHIP-002

The owner will receive grant funding for the rehabilitation or replacement of their property.

Indirectly affected

Haines City residents

Local housing stock is being rehabilitated or replaced using county-managed state funds.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved a one-time expenditure of $176,251.00.
The funds are allocated for a rehabilitation or replacement project under the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program.
The project is identified by case number RC24-SHIP-002.
The property receiving the grant is located in Haines City, FL.

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The approval includes both a Homeowner Assistance Agreement and a Grant Agreement.
The item was processed as part of a Consent Agenda.
The legislative file number for this action is 25-1939.
The action was introduced on October 9, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SHIP program?

The State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program is a state-funded initiative that provides local governments with funds to assist with housing needs, such as rehabilitation or replacement of homes.

Who is receiving this money?

The funds are designated for a specific property in Haines City under case number RC24-SHIP-002; the document does not name the individual property owner.

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