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Commission adopts Local Housing Assistance Plan to align SHIP funding with regional counties
Summary
The commission approved the three‑year Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) required under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, increasing certain owner‑occupied rehabilitation and down‑payment maxima and aligning Deltona's policies with neighboring counties to improve eligibility and program flexibility.
The City Commission adopted a three‑year Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Monday that will govern how the city uses State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds for fiscal years 2025–26 through 2027–28. The plan aligns Deltona’s program with recent LHAPs from Volusia and Seminole counties and expands award limits for several programs to reflect higher construction costs.
Key elements - Strategy A (homebuyer assistance): The LHAP raises the maximum down‑payment assistance to the state maximum of $60,000 (with up…
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