EMPLOYEE PORTAL HARDEE COUNTY Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1921 Home Commission Departments Your Government Contact Other COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Links Back to All Departments Department Info Notice of SHIP Report Fair Housing Pay Utility Bill Online InfoMap BOCC Meetings Report an Issue Phone Directory Call us Contact Us Click Here Office Mon-Fri 9a-5p County Calendar Important county events Community Development First-Time Homebuyer Program applications are now being accepted. Applications for the Housing Rehabilitation Program are now being accepted. You can access the application process here https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/hardeecountyfl/Participant . Mission Statement Community Development's mission is to provide an integrated system of resources, services and opportunities to help people improve their lives, the lives of others, neighborhoods and the total community. Work is performed under the Director of General Services. Departmental Services The Office of Community Development (OCD ) offers continuous dedication to our community through coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining a centralized database of all grants and grant projects for the County. OCD also assists the Departments and Grant Consultants in the acquisition, implementation, and administration of grant programs. Housing assistance programs are offered to the citizens of Hardee County. * Eligibility requirements apply to the programs offered. First Time Home Buyer Program Purchase assistance, to aid with closing cost and down payment, is provided to First Time Home Buyers whose household income is in the low to moderate income range. Fair Housing Federal Law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status when renting, selling or financing a home or property. Click the link below for Fair Housing Information * Fair Housing - Equal Housing Opportunity Contact Information Lorie Ayers - Director Chelsey Long - Executive Assistant Esther Bragg - Grants Coordinator Stacy Smith - Community Development Specialist 412 West Orange Street, Rm 201 Wauchula, FL 33873 Office Phone (863 ) 773-6349 Fax (863 ) 773-5801 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Closed for Lunch ) Important Links Notice of Availability of SHIP Annual Report for Fiscal Years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-2020. Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 412 W Orange St, Room 103 Wauchula, FL, 33873 info@hardeecounty.net Phone: (863 ) 773-9430 Home Commission All Departments Departments Contact Public Records Request Covid 19 Phone Directory Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions © 2000-2021 Hardee County Board of County Commissioners, All rights reserved.