Housing and Grants Administration

Description

Community Assistance implements a wind hazard mitigation features program that may assist eligible homeowners with window and door coverings (hurricane shutters), gable-end, tie-downs and upgraded garage doors within Volusia County�s service areas. The service areas are anywhere in Volusia County, except the city limits of Daytona Beach, Deltona and Ponce Inlet. If you reside in one of these cities, you are not eligible.Funds shall be provided to eligible households with a zero interest, deferred loan. However, the owner may be responsible to pay the closing costs depending on their Area Median Income level. This cost can be between $0 and $500.00. The maximum award per household is $10,000.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Required Documents

Vary, see application.

Eligibility

Reside in in Volusia County, except the city limits of Daytona Beach, Deltona and Ponce Inlet. Household must meet income requirements. Applicants must have owned and occupied the housing unit for a minimum of one (1) year under a recorded instrument and have current homestead exemption status. Property taxes and existing mortgage(s) must be current. The housing unit must be site built or a manufactured home located on land you own that was built after 1994.

Fees

Funds shall be provided to eligible households with a zero interest, deferred loan. However, the owner may be responsible to pay the closing costs depending on their Area Median Income level. This cost can be between $0 and $500.00. The maximum award per household is $10,000.

Intake Procedure

Complete an application available at www.volusia.org/housing.

Languages

English

Service Area

Volusia County

Geography Served

Description

Homeowners with damages caused by declared disaster can apply for a Home Repair Grant up to $20,000 or Insurance Deductible Payment.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Required Documents

Completed Application and the following documents as applies: photo id, social security card, birth certificate, divorce decree, benefits letter within the last 60 days, last 3 months pay stubs, last 6 months bank statements,warranty or quick claim deed, proof of FEMA filing, and proof of property insurance filing.

Eligibility

Must live in Volusia County, but not within the city limits of Deltona or Daytona Beach. Residents applying for assistance for manufactured homes are eligible only if the home was constructed after June 1994 and the resident owns the land where the home is located. Applicants� household income may not exceed 120 percent of the area median income.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Applicants must apply for FEMA assistance first. Complete an application which is available online at www.volusia.org/housing and drop it off in person or mailed it to Volusia County Community Assistance, 110 W. Rich Ave., DeLand, FL 32720. Residents who are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this program may contact Lori Brown at 386-736-5955 or [email protected].

Languages

English

Service Area

Volusia County

Geography Served

Description

Community Assistance implements an owner-occupied rehabilitation program that may assist eligible homeowners with necessary health and safety repairs within Volusia County�s service areas. The service areas are anywhere in Volusia County, except the city limits of Daytona Beach, Deltona and Ponce Inlet. If you reside in one of these cities, you are not eligible. The program is funded by Volusia County through federal and state grants and governed by guidelines and regulations as set forth in the Affordable Housing Program Policy (AHPP). Funds are provided to eligible households with a zero interest, deferred loan or repayment loan (in very limited circumstances funds are provided as a grant). Eligible households will be evaluated according to the policy�s underwriting standards.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Required Documents

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Eligibility

Applicant cannot have previously received housing assistance (owner-occupied rehabilitation or homebuyer assistance) Applicant must have owned and occupied the housing unit for a minimum of one (1) year under a recorded instrument and have current homestead exemption status. The housing unit must be site built or a manufactured home located on land you own that was built after 1994. Property taxes and existing mortgage(s) must be current. Household income cannot exceed the Area Median Income requirements.

Fees

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Intake Procedure

Complete the pre-application available on websie and return to Community Assistance Office.

Languages

English

Service Area

Volusia County

Geography Served

Description

Community Assistance implements an owner-occupied rehabilitation program that may assist eligible homeowners with necessary health and safety repairs within Volusia County�s service areas. The service areas are anywhere in Volusia County, except the city limits of Daytona Beach, Deltona and Ponce Inlet. If you reside in one of these cities, you are not eligible. The program is funded by Volusia County through federal and state grants and governed by guidelines and regulations as set forth in the Affordable Housing Program Policy (AHPP). Funds are provided to eligible households with a zero interest, deferred loan or repayment loan (in very limited circumstances funds are provided as a grant). Eligible households will be evaluated according to the policy�s underwriting standards.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Required Documents

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Eligibility

Applicant cannot have previously received housing assistance (owner-occupied rehabilitation or homebuyer assistance) Applicant must have owned and occupied the housing unit for a minimum of one (1) year under a recorded instrument and have current homestead exemption status. The housing unit must be site built or a manufactured home located on land you own that was built after 1994. Property taxes and existing mortgage(s) must be current. Household income cannot exceed the Area Median Income requirements.

Fees

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Intake Procedure

Complete the pre-application available on websie and return to Community Assistance Office.

Languages

English

Service Area

Volusia County

Geography Served

Description

The purpose of the Volusia County Community Assistance Division�s Homebuyer Assistance Program (HBA) is to assist eligible households to purchase a home by providing a deferred payment loan needed for purchase assistance and closing costs.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Required Documents

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Eligibility

The home must be located in Volusia County, except within the city limits of Daytona Beach, Deltona and Ponce Inlet. (NOTE: Limited funds are available for purchases within the city limits of Port Orange and Oak Hill.) The applicant(s) cannot have previously received housing assistance from Volusia County. The applicant cannot have owned a home within the last three years (additional restrictions may apply). The applicant must be able to secure a first mortgage. Household income must fall into one of the Area Median Income (AMI) levels listed on the program information sheet.

Fees

Varies see program information sheet available on website.

Intake Procedure

The applicant must contact an Affordable Housing Partner from the table provided in the program information sheet to apply.

Languages

English

Service Area

Volusia County

Geography Served