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What are SHIP funds?
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily housing. The program was designed to provide very low, low and moderate income families with assistance to purchase a home, money to repair or replace a home and many other types of housing assistance.
In Clay and St. Johns County, SHIP funds provide home repair services to eligible residents. In Clay, SHIP funds are managed by the Clay Housing and Finance Authority (HFA). Call 904-278-8006 for more information. In St. Johns, The St. Johns Housing Partnership receives SHIP funds from SJC Housing and Community Services to target residents who need major repairs in order to remain safely in their homes. The funding helps replace roofing, plumbing and dangerous, outdated electrical systems. The funds also help with accessibility measures such as widening doorways, building ramps, repairing flooring that causes trip hazards, installing grab bars in bathrooms and making showers accessible.
For 2014-2015, Florida State Legislature has set aside 20% of the SHIP funds to prioritize assisting the developmentally disabled members of the community
There is a growing need to help current homeowners; especially seniors remain living safely and independently in their own homes. Every year, SHIP funds must be approved by the Florida Legislature. The Sadowski Coalition is a statewide effort to support and expand SHIP funding and program services.
St. Johns County Health & Human Services
The Housing & Community Services Division is responsible for the promotion, development, preservation and administration of affordable housing programs, initiatives and policies in St. Johns County. These programs are designed for single family, multifamily households and developers. Housing & Community Services also assists with related community development issues such as utilities, roads and zoning.
The St Johns Housing Partnership receives SHIP funds from SJC Housing & Community Services to target residents who need major repairs to remain safely in their homes. The funding helps replace roofing, plumbing and dangerous, outdated electrical systems. The funds also help with accessibility measures such as widening doorways, building ramps, repairing flooring to prevent trip hazards, installing grab bars in bathrooms and making showers accessible.
