Agenda Item # 12.B.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
- Meeting Date:
- 10/05/2026
- Re
- 2024-2027 Local Housing Assistance Program - Amendment - SB594 Compliance
- Submitted For:
- Donnella Clarke
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Approval of Resolution 26-R60 the City of Fort Pierce adopting a revised 2024-2027 Local Housing Assistance Program.
SUMMARY:
The City of Fort Pierce — Grants Division seeks to amend the current Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) Report.
The original 2024–2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan was adopted in May 2024. Senate Bill 594, effective July 1, 2026, requires amendments to Local Housing Assistance Plans to include additional manufactured housing strategies. The proposed amendment incorporates these statutory requirements, including: Relocation assistance for owners and tenants displaced by the closure of a mobile home park. Lot rent assistance for manufactured housing owners for up to six months. Rehabilitation and emergency repairs for manufactured housing. Removal of the previous SHIP 20 percent funding cap on manufactured housing.
The original 2024–2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan was adopted in May 2024. Senate Bill 594, effective July 1, 2026, requires amendments to Local Housing Assistance Plans to include additional manufactured housing strategies. The proposed amendment incorporates these statutory requirements, including: Relocation assistance for owners and tenants displaced by the closure of a mobile home park. Lot rent assistance for manufactured housing owners for up to six months. Rehabilitation and emergency repairs for manufactured housing. Removal of the previous SHIP 20 percent funding cap on manufactured housing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-R60 adopting the 2024-2027 Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) and authorizing its submission to Florida Housing Corporation for the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP).
ALTERNATIVES:
Staff shall proceed as directed by commission.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Donnella Clarke, Grants Manager
COORDINATED WITH:
Under the supervision of the Finance Director, Johnna Morris, the Grants Division Manager will submit this document on behalf of the City of Fort Pierce.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 2026-2027
- Account:
- 1059502
- Amount:
- 0.00
OTHER INFORMATION:
The City of Fort Pierce — Grants Division seeks to amend the current Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) Report.
The original 2024–2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan was adopted in May 2024. Senate Bill 594, effective July 1, 2026, requires amendments to Local Housing Assistance Plans to include additional manufactured housing strategies. The proposed amendment incorporates these statutory requirements, including: Relocation assistance for owners and tenants displaced by the closure of a mobile home park. Lot rent assistance for manufactured housing owners for up to six months. Rehabilitation and emergency repairs for manufactured housing. Removal of the previous SHIP 20 percent funding cap on manufactured housing.
The original 2024–2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan was adopted in May 2024. Senate Bill 594, effective July 1, 2026, requires amendments to Local Housing Assistance Plans to include additional manufactured housing strategies. The proposed amendment incorporates these statutory requirements, including: Relocation assistance for owners and tenants displaced by the closure of a mobile home park. Lot rent assistance for manufactured housing owners for up to six months. Rehabilitation and emergency repairs for manufactured housing. Removal of the previous SHIP 20 percent funding cap on manufactured housing.
Attachments
- 2024-2027 Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) Amendment - June 2026
- Exhibit A - Budget
- Exhibit B - Timeline for SHIP Expenditures
- Exhibit C - Housing Delivery Goals Chart
- Exhibit D - Certification Document
- Exhibit E - Resolution
- Senate Bill No. 594
- CAO Memo