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These icons above represent just a handful of hardworking individuals and families in our community who struggle to find housing that is affordable in Collier County. - [Public Notices](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/public-notices/) - June 30, 2026: Public Comment; 2026-2030 HUD Consolidated Plan, 2026 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR VIEWING PY 2026-2030 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS - [Affordable Housing Monitoring Results](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/affordable-housing-monitoring-results/) - 2026 Carmen Drive Monitoring Result 2026 Courthouse Shadows-Marea Result 2026 Golden Gate GC Monitoring Result 2026 Hammock Park Commerce Center Monitoring Result 2026 Haven at North Naples Monitoring Result 2026 Immokalee Fair Housing Monitoring Result 2026 Isle of Capri Monitoring Result 2026 RiverGrass Village Monitoring Result 2026 Santa Barbara Whitaker-Marlowe Monitoring Result 2026 2025 Allura - [Developer Incentives and Applications](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/developer-incentives-and-applications/) - Developer Incentives and Applications Developer Opportunities Affordable Housing Monitoring Results Affordable Housing COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES NAPLES, FL (Oct. 3, 2025) – The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has officially approved a set of new affordable housing incentives. The commissioners voted to approve the incentives during the commission meeting, held on - [Collier Community Assistance Programs](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/collier-community-assistance-programs/) - FINANCED IN PART BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION - [Collier Community Assistance Program FAQs](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/collier-community-assistance-programs/faq/) - Category Income Limit by Number of Persons in Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Collier County (Naples-Marco Island MSA) Median: $113,600 30% $23,900 $27,300 $30,700 $34,100 $37,650 $43,150 $48,650 $54,150 Refer to HUD Refer to HUD 50% $39,800 $45,450 $51,150 $56,800 $61,350 $65,900 $70,450 $75,000 $79,520 $84,064 80% $63,650 $72,750 - [Fair Housing](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/fair-housing/) - Fair Housing Act Collier County is committed to ensuring residents are not discriminated in the sale, rental and financing of dwellings and in other housing transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability under the federal Fair Housing Act. Collier County is committed under Section 504 that no qualified individual with - [Buying a Home](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/buying-a-home/) - SHIP Purchase Assistance Program This program provides interest-free loans up to $100,000 depending on income level to assist qualifying first-time homebuyer(s) with both down payment and closing cost expenses. Assistance can be used only with single-family homes, townhomes and condominium units located within unincorporated Collier County, City of Naples, City of Marco and Everglades City. - [Additional Resources](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/additional-resources/) - Consumer Resources Homeless Resources Archived Resources There are many additional resources available for those who wish to learn more about housing affordability. The information below provides links to a variety of reports, studies and organizations. 2023-2024 Fiscal Year HUD and SHIP Application CycleApplication OverviewCOLLIER COUNTY CDBG, HOME, ESG, & SHIP GRANTS 2023-2024 Fiscal Year HUD - [Success Stories](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/success-stories/) - Success Stories Public Notices Press Releases Newsletters Good News Senate Passes 21st Century Road to Housing Bill (3/12/2026) Collier County Commissioners approve rezoning for new affordable housing site (3/27/2025) Affordable housing transforms lives in Immokalee (12/30/2024) More Good News Stories Rental Program Offers up to $20,000 to Collier County Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian Programa - [American Rescue Plan](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/american-rescue-plan/) - HOME-ARP Overview Collier County received more than $74 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund) to provide support in responding to the economic and public impacts of COVID-19. The intent of this funding is to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for - [Overview](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/overview/) - Overview Goal and Objectives Glossary Staff Contacts Feedback Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Collier County’s Community and Human Services (CHS) Division is a vast operation that addresses housing affordability and social services. The housing operation of the division seeks to support the county’s Housing Element of the Growth Management Plan, of which the goal is - [Homeless Resources](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/homeless-resources/) - About House Bill 1365 – Public Camping Bill The purpose of this page is to inform about HB 1365 – what it states and what it does not. HB 1365 prohibits a county or municipality from authorizing or otherwise allowing any person to regularly engage in public camping or sleeping on any public property including - [Archived Resources](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/archived-resources/) - 2021 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Citizen Participation Plan – This Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) documents a variety of fair housing issues faced by the residents of Collier County, assesses their underlying causes, and identifies goals and actions to address those issues. This document is being made - [HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/collier-community-assistance-programs/home-tenant-based-rental-assistance-tbra/) - HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) (CLOSED) The HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs have reached application capacity. Waitlist is also closed. If additional funding becomes available, waitlist applicants will be notified. Collier County’s HOME and HOME-ARP Tenant Based Rental Assistance program, funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - [Developer Opportunities](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/developer-opportunities/) - There are multiple opportunities throughout the year that may assist developers in including housing affordability options in their plans. Developers interested in applying for Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY & REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT LOANS FOR DEVELOPMENTS APPLYING FOR FHFC HOUSING CREDITS - [I Need Housing](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/i-need-housing/) - Collier County Affordable Housing Inventory If you are seeking housing please refer to the latest Collier County Affordable Housing Commitment/Inventory List. For a map of housing locations and availability please visit the Housing Policy and Economic Development page. Collier County Rental Apartment Inventory If you are seeking an apartment, condominium, townhouse, etc., visit the Bi-Annual - [Feedback](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/feedback/) - Send us your feedback using the form below. - [Goal and Objectives](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/goal-and-objectives/) - The goal of the Housing Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan is “to create an adequate supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for all residents of Collier County.” With the exception of housing opportunities provided to citizens of very modest means, the provision and maintenance of housing is traditionally a function - [Staff Contacts](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/staff-contacts/) - Direct Housing Client Assistance Programs Main Number: 239-450-2114 Tara Bishop, Manager 239-252-5231 Tara.Bishop@collier.gov Loretta Blanco, Grant Coordinator Loretta.Blanco@collier.gov Grant Development Staff Kristi Sonntag, Director, Community & Human Services Division Kristi.Sonntag@collier.gov Vanessa Collier, Manager – Grants 239-252-8061 Vanessa.collier@collier.gov Tracey Smith, Grant Coordinator II 239-252-1428 Tracey.Smith@collier.gov SHIP Program Contacts Lisa Carr, Supervisor – Grants 239-252-2339 Lisa.Carr@collier.gov Adrienne - [Disaster Assistance Programs](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/disaster-assistance-programs/) - Disaster Assistance Programs All Disaster Assistance Programs are CLOSED. - [Roof Replacement Program](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/roof-replacement-program/) - Deferred, Interest-Free Loans for a Roof Replacement Collier County is offering qualified residents a deferred, interest-free loan up to $50,000 to replace their roof. See requirements below. Loans are available on a first-apply, first-qualify basis until funds are exhausted. Eligibility requirements include: Income requirements apply up to 120% AMI with priority given to those below - [Press Releases](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/press-releases/) - 12/18/2025 – HUD & SHIP Funding Cycle for Eligible Nonprofit or For-Profit Organizations 10/17/2025 – Collier County Approves Affordable Housing Incentives 09/26/2022 – Rental Assistance Applications Temporarily Closing Sept. 30 03/08/2022 – Help Is on The Way for Those Facing Foreclosure and Eviction 03/29/2021 – Collier County COVID-19 Financial Relief Program Opens March 29 10/09/2020 - [Why Housing Affordability Matters](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/why-housing-affordability-matters/) - What is affordable housing? Housing is considered affordable when a household spends no more than 30% of its monthly income on a home priced at fair market rate. About 35% of the jobs in Collier County pay less than $35,000 per year and 58% pay less than $45,000 per year. Someone earning a $45,000 salary - [Glossary](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/glossary/) - This page highlights some common words and phrases surrounding housing affordability. It may be useful as a reference in further understanding various housing topics. Affordable Housing – Affordable housing is generally defined as housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30% of gross income for housing costs, including utilities. Approved Affordable Housing - [Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/affordable-housing-advisory-committee-ahac/) - The mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is to review and make recommendations to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners regarding the local housing affordability options and incentives, evaluate established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and the local government comprehensive plan. To view the members of the committee, minutes, agendas, rules and - [More Collier County Media Stories](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/more-collier-county-media-stories/) - Collier moves forward with $20M land purchase for conservation, affordable housing Two weeks after rejecting a $23 million price tag for the Williams Reserve property, Collier County commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward May 28 when the seller accepted its $20.77 million offer. It’s the average of two independent appraisals for the roughly 2,247-acre property - [Newsletters](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/newsletters/) - Collier County’s Community and Human Services Division is not currently producing a quarterly newsletter. If you have any questions please contact us at the following email address: Nadine.shields@collier.gov. - [HOME-ARP](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/home-arp/) - In September 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of $2,729,078 to Collier County, Florida for a new grant called the HOME Investment Partnerships Grant American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The purpose of HOME-ARP funds is to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services through several eligible activities. Eligible activities include - [Hurricane Assistance](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/hurricane-assistance/) - Emergency Solutions Grant – RUSH Collier County residents impacted by one or multiple hurricanes and whose income is under 30% average median income (AMI) may qualify for assistance. To see the income qualifications and more details, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. ESG – RUSH Hurricane funding NOW OPEN RUSH RRH program-eligible households must: Meet ESG RRH - [Florida Disaster Assistance Program](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/florida-disaster-assistance-program/) - Florida Disaster Assistance Program FloridaCommerce Encourages Homeowners to Apply for Hurricane Ian Housing Repair and Replacement Program Before March 31 Deadline TALLAHASSEE, FL— FloridaCommerce reminds homeowners that the application deadline for the Hurricane Ian Housing Repair and Replacement Program is Monday, March 31, 2025. Residents who experienced damage from Hurricane Ian—or whose homes suffered further - [Owner-occupied Rehabilitation](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/owner-occupied-rehabilitation/) - This program provides interest-free, deferred loans up to $50,000 to assist eligible homeowners in unincorporated Collier County, the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, or Everglades City with rehabilitation or repair of their single-family homes, townhomes or condominium units. Mobile homes built prior to July 13, 1994 do not qualify for assistance. The - [Consumer Resources](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/consumer-resources/) - Collier County is sharing updated resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CFPB is a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure consumers are treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. A part of this mission, CFPB is empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. Below is a list of resources and will - [Insurance Deductible Assistance Program](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/insurance-deductible-assistance-program-faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions Leer en Español Li an kreyòl What documentation will be needed for my application?A complete application will include, at minimum, the following: Application (5 pages): Must be completed by the Head of Household. Release of Information form: For all household members 18 years of age or older. Government issued Picture ID: For - [More Collier County Media Stories](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/more-collier-county-media-stories-2/) - Some residents upset with move to build affordable housing in Golden Gate Estates GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – Collier County Commissioners approved a developer to build affordable housing on a part of the Golden Gate Golf Course, but many in the community said they are not happy with this decision. Rural Neighborhoods was selected by - [More Statewide Media Stories](https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/more-statewide-media-stories/) - No Sweeps For Florida Affordable Housing Funds Could Help Rebuild Communities For the first time in more than a decade, the Florida Legislature will not take money away from an affordable housing trust fund. This comes as the state faces what some call an affordable housing crisis. Money from a state affordable housing trust fund