Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development has a number of funding sources to assist in our mission in the preservation, retention, and expansion of affordable housing in Alachua County. If you are a Developer who is interested in partnering with Alachua County Housing and Strategic Developing and wanting to utilize any these sources or seeking more information, please contact our office at 352-337-6240 or at housing@alachuacounty.us. The funding sources include:
- Infrastructure Surtax
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Bond Financing
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
- Local government Area of Opportunity (LGAO)
Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development oversees a number of County Owned Real Estate projects. These can include motel conversion projects, escheated properties, and county owned land that has been deemed appropriate for affordable housing.
Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development is excited to oversee the conversion of the Budget Inn and Scottish Inn (located on NW 13th St.) into permanent supportive housing. If you have any questions regarding these projects, please contact our office directly.
Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development oversees the County’s escheat property stock. These were properties with unpaid property tax bills that feel into the County’s ownership. Alachua County is always seeking ways to best utilize these properties to serve the citizens of Alachua County or to provide opportunities for affordable housing. If you have question about Alachua County’s Escheated Properties, please contact our office directly.
List of Escheated PropertiesAlachua County Housing and Strategic Development is excited to offer previously escheated properties non-profit housing providers. These properties have been deemed appropriate for affordable housing and any non-profit housing provider may apply for any of these properties to be conveyed to them by Alachua County. Certain conditions do apply for this conveyance. If you are interested in Alachua County Owned Property for Conveyance, please contact our office directly.
- List of Escheated Properties Appropriate for Affordable Housing
- County Owned Property for Conveyance Criteria
- Alachua County Owned Property for Conveyance Application
