Resolution 24-R03 amending the Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP).

SHIP funds are distributed on an entitlement basis to all 67 counties and 55 Community Development Block Grant entitlement cities in Florida. The minimum allocation is $350,000. In order to participate, local governments must establish a local housing assistance program by ordinance; develop a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy; amend land development regulations or establish local policies to implement the incentive strategies; form partnerships and combine resources in order to reduce housing costs; and ensure that rent or mortgage payments within the targeted areas do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income limits, unless authorized by the mortgage lender.

Approval of the amended items outlined in the LHAP

Staff shall proceed as directed by the Commission.

Grants Administration Division

Johnna Morris, Director of Finance