Special Districts - Sarasota Housing Authority

Public Purpose

The City Commission determined, that there is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Sarasota, Florida, available to families of low income, so there is need for a housing authority in the City of Sarasota, Florida.

Overview

• Governing Body: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Appointing Authority: City Commission
• Website: Sarasota Housing Authority website
• Fiscal Year: July 1 - June 30
  • Budget & Amendments: Budget - Fiscal Year 2016 Budget - Fiscal Year 2017
• Meeting Agendas & Materials: View meeting information

Details

• Active or Inactive: Active
• Status: Dependent
• Local Governing Authority: City of Sarasota
• Function(s): Housing Authority
• Date Created/Established: February 7, 1938
• Charter including Creation Documents & Boundary: Section 421.04, Florida Statutes; Need declared by City Resolution Dated 2/7/38(PDF, 9MB)
• Statutory Authority: Chapter 421, Part I, Florida Statutes
• Governing Body: Local Governing Authority Appoints
• Authority to Issue Bonds: Yes
• Revenue Source: Federal
• Adopted Code of Ethics: n/a - Chapter 112, Part III, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
• Taxes, fees, assessments or charges imposed & collected: n/a

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