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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Program Report and Certification form. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Community Services - Community Development
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Tadine Diaz/407-665-2388
Background:
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) funds are used for local affordable housing strategies that meet the local affordable housing needs for homeownership and rental housing. Annually, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation requires the participating jurisdiction to submit the Annual Performance Report (APR) for each active year of SHIP funding. Attached is the close out report for fiscal year 2021-22. Interim reports are required for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. In addition, a Certification executed by the Chief Elected Official, is required confirming the information presented is true and accurate for the close out and interim reports, as well as the following certifications:
1. Permits as defined in s.163.3164 (15) and (16) for affordable housing projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects; and
2. There is an ongoing process for review of local policies, ordinances, regulations, and plan provisions that increase the cost of housing prior to their adoption.
3. The cumulative cost per newly constructed housing per housing unit, from these actions is estimated to be $0.00.
4. The cumulative cost per rehabilitated housing per housing unit, from these actions is estimated to be $0.00.
A notice informing the public about Seminole County’s intent to submit the FY 2021-2022 close out and associated interim year reports was published in the Orlando Sentinel, a newspaper of general circulation. A draft report was also posted on the Community Development Division website for public review and comment. To date, no comments have been received from the public. Community Services will accept comments until the plan is submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Program Report and Certification.