County reports 48 households helped through SHIP; repairs remain largest need

Jul 16, 2025

County staff reported the state-funded SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) program helped 48 families year‑to‑date, with emergency repairs — especially roof repairs — the largest category; commissioners asked for a future report on the wait list and program breakdowns.

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County staff told the board that the local SHIP program had assisted 48 families year to date: 3 purchase‑assistance cases, 21 emergency repairs, 1 rehabilitation, 8 eviction/foreclosure prevention efforts and 15 rental/move‑in assistance cases.

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