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. 

Federal FY2023 Sarasota Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Comment Period

The City of Sarasota is preparing the annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which summarizes their accomplishments for the year ending September 30, 2024.

A draft copy of the CAPER has been prepared for public comment and has been placed on the websites at the following locations:

www.scgov.net/government/office-of-housing-and-community-development

www.sarasotafl.gov/government/office-of-housing-and-community-development

Written comments on the CAPER may be submitted to the Office of Housing and Community Development, 1565 First Street, Sarasota, Florida 3436 or email to:  2023-24CAPERComments@sarasotafl.gov

All comments are due no later than close of business on November 26, 2024.

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 form below and submitting to HomeRehabAssistance@sarasotafl.gov  

Or, you may send in your contact information to:   HomeRehabAssistance@sarasotafl.gov

• Home Rehabilitation and Sewer Connection Registration

DOCUMENT LIBRARY:

• City of Sarasota PY 2023 CAPER_Draft 1
• City of Sarasota Draft FY2024-25 Annual Action Plan
• SHIP-DR Hurricane Idalia Notice of Funding Application
• Hurricane Ian Insurance Deductible Pre-Qualification Form
• City of Sarasota PY 2022 CAPER Draft with Appendix
• Barrier Removal Programs
• Homeless Services
• Community Development Programs
• Rental Programs
• Down Payment Assistance
• File a Fair Housing Complaint
• Florida Landlord Tenant Law
• Other Housing Agencies and Resources

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