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

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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