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Commission decides to retain SHIP funds; staff to return with community‑land‑trust and bond options
Summary
After discussion of low take-up and eligibility obstacles, commissioners agreed to keep Deltona’s SHIP allocation and pursue options—scattered‑site community land trust, possible bonding for a larger project and continued outreach—instead of returning funds for reallocation to the county.
The commission agreed to retain the city’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) allocation rather than return it to the state or county for reallocation. Commissioners and staff discussed barriers that have limited SHIP uptake, including state income limits, multi‑generational households that disqualify applicants under HUD‑based limits, and paperwork requirements that deter applicants.
Staff and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended using the funds for a…
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