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Highlands County adopts three‑year SHIP housing plan with new construction and rehabilitation strategies

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The Board unanimously adopted the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and Resolution 25‑26‑009, expanding SHIP strategies to include construction/redevelopment for homeownership and demolition/reconstruction replacement with defined loan terms and forgiveness schedules for low‑ and very‑low income households.

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners voted Nov. 4 to adopt the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal cycles 2025–2028 and Resolution 25‑26‑009, moving the county forward on multiple strategies to expand affordable homeownership and preserve existing housing stock.

Ingrid Gardner, Director of Community Programs, and Kim Wean, Housing Program Manager, briefed the board on program mechanics and eligibility. SHIP funds derive from documentary stamp…

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