The Office administers the City of Sarasota's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), City Neighborhood Stabilization Programs II and III, and functions as a cooperative effort of the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County government and serves residents throughout Sarasota County, including the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, using Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds.
Notice of Funding Evaluation
The Sarasota Consortium, a partnership between the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County, was awarded State Housing initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Disaster Recovery funding by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). Funds were allocated to eligible counties and cities affected by the 2024 Hurricanes: Debby, Helene and Milton. The intent of this funding is to assist special needs individuals that were directly affected by the hurricane.
The amount of funding available is $281,200, and applications from non-profit housing developers whose mission is to develop housing that is affordable to individuals or families whose household income does not exceed 80% of the area median income were accepted through July 31, 2025. Housing will be new construction or existing housing that will be rehabilitated, with eligible projects located in Sarasota County and providing housing to persons with special needs who were adversely affected by the 2024 Hurricanes (Debby, Helene and Milton).
A meeting at which staff are invited will be held August 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at 1575 Second St., 4th Floor, Sarasota, Florida, 34236. All interested parties are invited to appear, be heard, and submit relevant evidence. Copies of supporting documents may be requested between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Office of Housing and Community Development at 1575 Second St., Sarasota, Florida, 34236. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting.
Written comments may be sent to the Office of Housing and Community Development at the above address no later than August 13, 2025.
Home Rehabilitation Program
If you own a home within Sarasota County, you may be eligible for a zero percent deferred loan to repair your home!
The Office of Housing and Community Development provides loans to income-eligible homeowners who need roof repair, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical repairs. The program generally addresses emergency health and safety issues or code violations.
Loans may be used to repair single family homes, and you (the homeowner) must live in the home and have an income at or below 80 percent of the Sarasota Median Income.
Disabled persons may be eligible for a grant to remove barriers. Example: constructing a ramp to the front door or installing grab bars in the shower.
Homeowners may register to be considered for assistance by filling out the Home Rehabilitation and Sewer Connection Registration form online.
Or, you may send in your contact information to: HomeRehabAssistance@sarasotafl.gov.