Qualification for all SHIP assistance programs is based on income according to family size as established by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Those applicants with incomes in the very-low or low classification will be given preference over those applicants whose income is classified as moderate income. All houses having repairs or houses being purchased must be located in Clay County. SHIP rules prohibit funds being used to purchase, rehabilitate, or repair mobile homes. All participants will be required to attend SHIP educational classes.
Classes are free to the applicants.
Clay County, its officers, staff and agents disclose that it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis or race, creed, color, age, sex, familial status, marital status, national origin or handicap. SHIP funds will be used in this program for qualified owners whose homes are in need of repair. This program is only for home owners whose income is classified as very-low or low. Grants will be made to eligible recipients with special needs. Physically handicapped or disabled shall be determined by the current HUD regulations.