GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Alachua County residents in need of a new roof or home repair could be eligible for a replacement fund.
County officials are offering funding for low-income residents through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP). The funding is a part of the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program.
Those living in Gainesville are ineligible.
To qualify for the funds, one must meet the following criteria:
- The unit must be owner-occupied and the owner’s primary residence
- The unit must be located in Alachua County but outside of the City of Gainesville
- Residents must be caught up on property taxes
- Homeowners must be very low or low income residents
- Each unit, with the exception of emergency repairs, must meet or exceed the minimum housing code
For an application, email [email protected].
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