Public Notices - Collier County Affordable Housing

December 18, 2025: PY2026-2027 HUD and SHIP Grant Application Cycle for Eligible Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations

Public Notice
Community & Human Services
Program Year (PY) 2026 – 2027
Grant Application Cycle
HUD & SHIP Funding Cycle for Eligible Nonprofit or For-Profit Organizations

The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces the opening of the PY2026-2027 grant application cycle. During PY2026-2027, Collier County is scheduled to receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds. Funding is available only to eligible Nonprofit or For-Profit organizations; individuals seeking assistance, please visit https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/collier-community-assistance-programs/.

The pre-application period for local, State and Federal grant funds will begin on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. noon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Those invited to complete a full application will be notified no later than January 30, 2026. The full application portal will be open to invitees Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and will close at 12:00 p.m. noon, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The link to the pre-applications will be available through the CHS website, on the main page at www.collier.gov or www.colliercountyhousing.com and paper copies of the application may also be obtained at our offices at 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 between 9AM-4PM.

Attendance at a one-on-one technical assistance meeting is required to be eligible for an invitation to submit a full application. Applicants invited to submit a full application in the PY2026-2027 funding cycle must contact CHS by calling 239-252-1428 to schedule a technical assistance meeting between January 26, 2026, and January 30, 2026. No applications will be accepted unless a pre-application and a one-on-one technical assistance meeting have occurred.

All pre-applications must be consistent with the Collier County’s Consolidated Plan and/or SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Pre-application and full application details are provided in the PY2026-2027 Grant Application guidance.

Application Guidance:
Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal programs projects must meet one or more of three national objectives:

Benefits low- and moderate-income persons or households who earn at or below 80% of the median income
Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Qualifies as a certified urgent need

Collier County, along with its entitlement cities, City of Naples and City of Marco Island, may receive approximately $2,100,000 in CDBG funds, $683,000 in HOME funds and $195,000 in ESG funds for the PY2026-2027 grant cycle. State SHIP funds totaling approximately $2,850,000, if allocated, will also be included in this grant application cycle. Awards made under SHIP may only be used to support strategies such as Purchase Assistance, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Emergency Housing Repair & Housing Resilience, Demolition and Replacement of Manufactured Housing, Disaster Assistance, New Construction Assistance, Rental Rehabilitation, Rental Acquisition, Rental Development and Community Land Trust Acquisition & Development. The SHIP allocation can be used towards these strategies to benefit those individuals who make up to 120% Area Median Income (AMI). Collier County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlines how the County intends to use SHIP funds towards the following objectives: to meet the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate-income households, to expand production of and preserve affordable housing, to further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing. For additional information on income limits, please visit https://www.floridahousing.org/owners-and-managers/compliance/income-limits or to view Collier County’s LHAP, visit https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Community-and-Human-Services-Division/Housing-Programs/Grants. For SHIP specific questions, please contact Lisa Carr by phone at (239) 252-2339 or email at
Lisa.Carr@collier.gov.

Funding amounts are subject to change based on actual amounts awarded from grantor agencies and the availability
of funds.

Any questions, comments, clarifications, or changes made during the technical assistance period and/or with individuals will be made public on or about January 30, 2026, on the CHS website and through an email blast.

Organizations seeking information, technical assistance with the grant application process, or for any general questions, please contact Tracey Smith by phone at (239) 252-1428 or by email at Tracey.Smith@collier.gov.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

Publish Date: December 18, 2025

November 19, 2025: 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROGRAM YEAR 2024 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM

Collier County’s PY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) is available for viewing and public comment from November 20, 2025, to December 5, 2025.

The CAPER is comprised of statistical and financial statements and narratives describing activities carried out during the 2024 program year. During the program year, Collier County expended the following federal funds: approximately $2,468,329.16 in CDBG funds, $276,879.28 in HOME funds, and $229,317.76 in ESG funds. Other expenditures include: $477,894.97 in CDBG-CV funds and $1,102,891.06 in ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds, with all expenditures benefiting very low to moderate income-persons in Collier County.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Copies of the draft CAPER will be available for review in all Collier County public libraries as well as the Collier County Community and Human Services Division, 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 and on our websites, www.collier.gov and www.colliercountyhousing.com, during the public comment period. The public is invited to review the draft CAPER and submit written comments to the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at the address above no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2025. The CAPER, including a summary of public comments received, will be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to December 29, 2025. If any hearing/visually impaired, disabled, or non-English speaking persons require assistance to review the CAPER, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-1428.

Collier County’s PY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – For Public Comment

PUBLIC HEARING: The draft CAPER will be presented during a public hearing on December 4, 2025, between 09:00AM-11:00AM. The public hearing will be held on the third floor of the Health Department Building, Collier County Community and Human Services at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 and via Webex.

Join Webex Meeting
https://colliercountyfl.webex.com/colliercountyfl/j.php?MTID=m621c78c4fb23d5622205587aa6bd0130

Meeting number (access code): 2331 041 7916
Meeting password: 5VMpmJVtC25

Collier County will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at the public hearing in preparing the CAPER. If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act or require someone to translate or sign, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division – Tracey Smith at (239) 252-1428, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing.

FINAL ACTION:
The 2024 CAPER will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, regularly scheduled meeting. This provides the ability to meet the HUD deadline for the CAPER submission of December 29, 2025.

Collier County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C 3600, et seq) and Collier County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

For additional information contact Tracey Smith at (239) 252-1428 or tracey.smith@collier.gov.

Collier County Public Notice, 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (English)
Collier County Public Notice, 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Spanish)

August 20, 2025: Public Notice of Availability for SHIP Annual Report Review (FY2021-2022 AND FY2022-2023)(Interim FY 23/24)

COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP)
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR FY2021-2022 AND FY 2022-2023 (Interim FY 23/24)

The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces that the SHIP Annual Reports for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 are available for public review from August 20, 2025 to September 3, 2025. Persons who would like to review the SHIP Annual Report need to submit their request to lisa.carr@collier.gov, and a copy of the document will be emailed to the requestor, or you can read and print a copy of the report at colliercountyhousing.com. All comments regarding either of the SHIP Annual Reports need to be emailed to lisa.carr@collier.gov by 5:00 pm on September 3, 2025. Please include your name, address, and the interest affected. The County will attach any written comments and its responses to the annual report. This notice and the document listed above may be requested in an alternative format by contacting the Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-4228

Publish Date: August 20, 2024

Public Notice of Availability of Annual Report

COLLIER COUNTY
AVISO PÚBLICO DE DISPONIBILIDAD
ASOCIACIÓN DE INICIATIVAS ESTATALES PARA LA VIVIENDA (SHIP)
INFORME ANUAL
PARA LOS AÑOS FISCALIZADOS 2021-2022 Y 2022-2023

La División de Servicios Comunitarios y Humanos del Condado de Collier (CHS) anuncia que los Informes Anuales del SHIP para los años fiscales 2021-22 y 2022-23 están disponibles para revisión pública desde el 20 de agosto de 2025 hasta el 3 de septiembre de 2025. Las personas que deseen revisar el Informe Anual del SHIP deben enviar su solicitud a lisa.carr@collier.gov y se enviará una copia del documento por correo electrónico al solicitante o puede leer e imprimir una copia del informe en colliercountyhousing.com. Todos los comentarios relacionados con cualquiera de los Informes Anuales del SHIP deben enviarse por correo electrónico a lisa.carr@collier.gov antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 3 de septiembre de 2025. Incluya su nombre, dirección e interés afectado. El Condado adjuntará cualquier comentario escrito y sus respuestas al informe anual. Este aviso y el documento mencionado anteriormente se pueden solicitar en un formato alternativo comunicándose con la División de Servicios Comunitarios y Humanos al (239) 252-4228.

Fecha de publicación: 20 de agosto de 2025

Aviso público de disponibilidad del informe anual

June 4, 2025: HOME-ARP Program - Notice of Substantial Amendment

Collier County Community and Human Services
Notice of Substantial Amendment
Collier County’s PY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plans and PY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
HOME-ARP Program – Citizen Participation Notice

Collier County is proposing to amend the PY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and the PY 2021-2022 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan. The Board of County Commissioners approved the PY 2021-2025 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans on June 22, 2021 (Agenda Item #16.D.7) and the PY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan substantial amendment on May 28, 2024 (Agenda Item #16.D.4) to allocate the HOME-ARP activities.

On December 14, 2021 (Agenda #16.D.24), the Board authorized the County Manager to accept the HOME-ARP award of $2,729,078.00 in a one-time allocation from the US Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD). HOME-ARP funding was created to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. On April 30, 2025, Collier County was notified by HUD of a $4,105.00 increase in its HOME-ARP allocation, bringing the total to $2,733,183.00.

A substantial amendment is necessary because the original subrecipient of HOME-ARP funds has informed the County that their project is unable to meet the qualifying population requirements outlined by the HOME-ARP program, necessitating the reprogramming of those funds. Additionally, the County has received an allocation of additional HOME-ARP funds from HUD, further supporting the need for an amendment.

The following substantial amendment changes are proposed to the PY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and the PY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (in all areas where the activity description is referenced):

2021 – 2025 Consolidated Plan & 2021 – 2022 Annual Action Plan
Amend Project Name: HOME-ARP – Renaissance Hall Senior Living to Collier County HOME-ARP
Modify activities as follows: Remove the HOME-ARP – Renaissance Hall Senior Living, LLLP activity associated with the new construction of Senior Affordable Housing rental units and reprogram the $2,729,078.00 of HOME-ARP funds, plus the additional $4,105.00 of HOME-ARP funds to the following activities.

Community Assisted and Supported Living, – Housing rehabilitation improvements at scattered sites ($835,820.00).
Collier Housing Alternatives, – Housing rehabilitation improvements at scattered sites ($1,000,000.00).
Housing Alternatives of Southwest Florida, – Single family home housing rehabilitation improvements ($200,000.00).
Community and Human Services (CHS) Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program: ($288,001.30).
Administration & Planning: $409,361.70

The County will update its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, outlining the use of HOME-ARP grant funds, to incorporate the new activities and award amounts. The revised Allocation Plan, along with the subrecipient agreements between the County and Community Assisted and Supported Living Inc., Collier Housing Alternatives, Inc. and Housing Alternatives of Southwest Florida, Inc., will be presented to the Board at a future meeting.

Public Comment Period:

There will be a public comment period from June 6, 2025 to July 6, 2025 regarding the proposed substantial amendment. During this period, citizens may send their comments on this matter to the Community and Human Services Division, ATTN: Tracey Smith, 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112. The County will respond to all written comments in writing, within 15 days of receipt.

A public hearing will be held on June 19, 2025, from 9:00am to 11:00am. The public hearing will be held on the third floor of the Health Department Building at 3339 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 and via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88241078578?pwd=QTrjCtJVMSPk7RCt3xV4MoF7LbPyJU.1
Meeting ID: 882 4107 8578
Passcode: 081567

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

Final Action:

These proposed changes will be heard on July 8, 2025, at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of County Commission Chambers, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor Naples, FL 34112. Anyone who requires auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding should contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112 or (239) 252-8380 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Such reasonable accommodation will be provided at no cost to the individual.

Public Notice – HOME ARP Substantial Amendment
Public Notice – HOME ARP Substantial Amendment (Spanish)

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan – Board Approved August 26, 2025

June 2, 2025: Developers interested in applying for Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding - Revised Notice with Extended Due Date

COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY &
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT LOANS
FOR DEVELOPMENTS APPLYING FOR FHFC HOUSING CREDITS
SEEKING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OPPORTUNITY FUNDING
Loans Made in Conjunction with FHFC RFA 2025 LGAO
Application Opens: May 13, 2025
~~Applications Due: 12:00PM June 10, 2025~~
Extended to: 12:00PM August 15, 2025

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (the “County”) announces the availability of funds and is requesting applications for the consideration of providing local government support for qualified multifamily housing developments that meet the goals of the County and comply with applicable federal and state law. The County has adopted the following guidelines to set forth the general requirements and procedures that apply to the financing of multifamily housing developments. The County may waive specific provisions of these guidelines where good cause is shown and adequate supporting documentation is provided. Any waiver is at the sole discretion of the County. In addition, these guidelines may be amended, revised, repealed, or otherwise altered by the County with or without notice. The County specifically welcomes requests for proposed alternative resident programs or development/unit features.

All applications submitted will be reviewed by the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, which will make recommendations to the County Manager. The County Manager will then decide whether or not to support commitment letters and loans providing Local Government Support for developments applying for FHFC funding and who are seeking the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-207. Submission of an application does not entitle the Applicant to financing, even if sufficient funds remain.

The County will not consider issuing commitment letters to provide financing for any development unless the applicant has satisfied the general requirements set forth in these guidelines, submits a timely, complete, and acceptable application, and complies with all of the procedures and requirements contained within the County’s application procedures and program guidelines.

The County reserves the right to impose additional requirements on any particular development. Compliance with these guidelines does not and shall not create any right by an applicant to a commitment or assurance that the County will provide the requested financing.

The County provides local government support to assist in the construction, rehabilitation, and permanent financing of multifamily housing developments. The County anticipates sufficient funds to be available to fund one applicant.

The maximum amount of the Local Government Support loans that may be applied for pursuant to this Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) is the amount that will allow local projects to score the maximum points or preference for the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding.

THE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO NOT FUND ANY APPLICANT AT A LEVEL REQUIRED FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OPPORTUNITY FUNDING. THE COUNTY ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS NOFA PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE BASED UPON CHANGES TO FHFC RFA OR DECISIONS MADE BY THE COUNTY.

All applications received will compete with each other and be selected by the County for the available funding. Applications will be reviewed against the criteria listed below and, if selected, each loan will be subject to the minimum loan terms stated below.

NO CONTACT WITH BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND/OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC) MEMBERS AFTER THE DATE THE NOFA IS ISSUED UNTIL THE AHAC MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY MANAGER. During this period, no Applicant, Applicant Agent and/or Representative may contact members of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners and/or AHAC members concerning their application, any other applicant’s application, the merits of their firm, or any other aspect of the application and selection process. Violation of this prohibition will result in the disqualification of the Applicant and all of their developments.

Applications related to FHFC RFA 2025 are due no later than 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, August 15, 2025. Application requirements may be found at: (https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/developer-incentives-and-applications/#lgao-funding). For more information, contact Kristi Sonntag, Director, of the Community and Human Services Division.

SUBMISSIONS:
An original and one (1) hard copy of the entire application, and a PDF of the application to:
Collier County Government
c/o Community and Human Services Division Kristi Sonntag, Director
3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H., Suite 213 Naples, FL 34112
Email: Kristi.Sonntag@collier.gov

Public Notice – Collier County Local Government Area Of Opportunity Funding – Extension

May 22, 2025: HUD PY 2025 Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period and Public Hearing

COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
HUD PY 2025 Annual Action Plan
Public Notice for Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
Citizen Participation Announcement

Collier County is developing its PY 2025 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Annual Action Plan serves as the County’s application for Federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs. This Annual Action Plan determines expenditures for projects that will be conducted in the 2025 program year, which runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

Collier County, along with its entitlement cities, City of Naples and City of Marco Island, has been allocated $2,677,254 in CDBG funds for PY 2025, in addition to unobligated and prior year funding of $696,173.11. Eligible activities for CDBG funds include but are not limited to acquisition, construction of public infrastructure and public services in accordance with 24 CFR § 570.201. Approximately 100% of the total allocation will benefit low and moderate-income persons.

Collier County has been allocated $759,078.58 in HOME funds for PY 2025, in addition to an estimated program income of $31,571.43 to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very low-income families. Approximately 100% of the total HOME allocation will be used to benefit very low and low-income citizens.

Collier County has been allocated $214,074 in ESG funds for PY 2025. ESG funds may be used for emergency homeless shelters operations, rapid re-housing of homeless individuals and families, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities and street outreach. Approximately 100% of the total allocation will benefit the homeless or individuals/families that are at risk of homelessness.

Proposed projects for the PY 2025 funding year include:

CDBG Program: 1) Public Services – $401,588.10; 2) Public Facilities & Infrastructure – $1,967,369.85; 3) Public Facilities/Acquisition – $419,018.36; 4) Project Delivery – $50,000; 5) Program Administration – $535,450.80.

HOME Program: 1) CHDO – $113,861.78; 2) HOME Homebuyer Assistance – $591,823.23; 3) Project Delivery – $5,900; 4) Program Administration – $79,065.00

ESG Program: 1) Emergency Shelter – $65,000; 2) Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Prevention & Street Outreach – $133,018.45; and 3) Program Administration – $16,055.55.

Public Comment Period
There will be a public comment period from June 6, 2025, through July 6, 2025, regarding the One Year Action Plan. During this period, the draft Plan will be available for review in all County public libraries and in the Community & Human Services (CHS) Division office located at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Building H, Suite 213, Naples FL 34112, and the Collier County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov. – Public Services Department, Community and Human Services Division. The document is available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. All comments (received through the CHS office, either written, by telephone, via email, regular mail or in person) from citizens will be considered in preparing the final One Year Action Plan for PY 2025. CHS will respond to all comments in writing within 15 days of receipt.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq.) and County Fair Housing Ordinance 92-9.

Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held to take input on the draft HUD PY 2025 Annual Action Plan. It will be held on June 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Community and Human Services offices at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Building H, 3^rd Floor Conference Room, Naples FL 34112 and
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82356515636?pwd=78ui7RbFCdbT8hrPAD1J38fPZWNoZS.1
Meeting ID: 823 5651 5636
Passcode: 114787

Collier County will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at the public hearing in preparing the Annual Action Plan. Arrangements can be made through the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at least five (5) working days prior to the public hearing. Assistance can include, but is not limited to, assistance for non-English speaking persons and for those who require a sign language interpreter. The County must receive reasonable time to respond to any such request.

Final Action
Adoption of the PY 2025 One Year Action Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. This provides the ability to meet the HUD deadline for the Action Plan submittal on August 17, 2025. Final allocations to projects are announced in the adopted Action Plan. The Action Plan may be amended after this time, should the need arise.

Accessibility
If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act or require someone to translate or sign, please contact the Community & Human Services office at (239) 252-1428, no later than five (5) days prior to the public hearing date. For additional information contact Tracey Smith at tracey.smith@collier.gov.

Publication Date: 05/22/2025

HUD PY 2025 Annual Action Plan Public Notice (English)
HUD PY 2025 Annual Action Plan Public Notice (Spanish)
DRAFT – PY2025 Annual Action Plan Public Comment

May 13, 2025: Developers interested in applying for Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding

Applications related to FHFC RFA 2025 are due no later than 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, June 10, 2025. Application requirements may be found at: (https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/developer-incentives-and-applications/#lgao-funding). For more information, contact Kristi Sonntag, Director, of the Community and Human Services Division.

SUBMISSIONS:
An original and one (1) hard copy of the entire application, and a PDF of the application to:
Collier County Government
c/o Community and Human Services Division
Kristi Sonntag, Director
3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H., Suite 213
Naples, FL 34112
Email: Kristi.Sonntag@collier.gov

NOTICE – Area of Opportunity Funding Availability
2025 LGAO Application Selection Criteria Scores Sheet Template

April 1, 2025: Public Notice for SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2025-2028

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUBMITTAL 2025-2028
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN

Collier County Community and Human Services Division will submit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation a new State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028. Pursuant to Section 420.9075, F.S. and Chapter 67-37.005, F.A.C., Collier County is required to adopt a Local Housing Assistance Plan every three years for participation in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds are available for a variety of activities including ten (10) strategies including Purchase Assistance, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Emergency Repair & Housing Resilience, Demolition and Replacement of Manufactured Housing, Disaster Assistance, New Construction Assistance, Rental Rehabilitation, Rental Acquisition, Rental Development, and Community Land Trust Acquisition & Development housing programs that benefit very low, low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

Individuals who are interested in obtaining a copy of the proposed Local Housing Assistance Plan should contact the Community and Human Services Division at 239-252-2273 or visit the department’s website at: https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Community-and-Human-Services-Division. The CHS office is located at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Building H, Suite 211, Naples, Florida 34112.

The Board of County Commissioners will be asked to approve the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) on April 8, 2025. All public comments must be received on or before April 16, 2025. Comments may be emailed to lisa.carr@collier.gov.

2025-2028 LHAP Public Notice
Collier County 2025-2028 LHAP Conditional Review

Publish Date: April 1, 2025

March 12, 2025: Public Meeting Notice for CHS Grant Application Cycle

Notice of Public Meeting
Community & Human Services Division
Grants Application Review & Ranking Committee
Collier County, Florida

Wednesday, March 26th & Thursday. March 27th, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Community & Human Services Grants Application Review & Ranking Committee meeting from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Collier County Facilities Division building, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112.

About the public meeting:
The Review and Ranking Committee will interview applicants who have submitted HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) and State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) applications for proposed housing and community development activities to occur in Program Year 2025-2026.

All interested parties and the public are invited to attend.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112 or (239) 252-8380 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Such reasonable accommodations will be provided at no cost to the individual.

For more information, call Tracey Smith, Grants Coordinator, II, Community and Human Services Division, (239) 252-1428.

Public Meeting Notice – CHS Grant Application Cycle (English and Spanish)

Publish Date: March 12, 2025

December 19, 2024: PY2025-2026 HUD and SHIP Grant Application Cycle

The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces the opening of the PY2025-2026 grant application cycle. During PY2025-2026, Collier County is scheduled to receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and HOME-ARP funds.

The pre-application period for local, State and Federal grant funds will begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, January 17, 2025. Those invited to complete a full application will be notified no later than to January 31, 2025. The full application portal will be opened to invitees Monday, February 3, 2025 and will close at 12:00 p.m. noon, Monday, February 24, 2025. The link to the pre-applications will be available through the CHS website, on the main page at www.collier.gov or www.colliercountyhousing.com and paper copies of the application may also be obtained at our offices at 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 between 9AM-4PM.

One-on-one technical assistance meetings are mandatory in order to be considered to be invited to submit a full application. Those interested in applying in the PY2025-2026 funding cycle should contact CHS by calling 239-252-1428 to schedule a technical assistance meeting between January 27, 2025, and January 31, 2025. No applications will be accepted unless a pre-application and a one-on-one technical assistance meeting have occurred.

Application Guidance:
Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal programs projects must meet one or more of three national objectives:

Benefits low- and moderate-income persons or households who earn at or below 80% of the median income
Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Qualifies as a certified urgent need

Collier County, along with its entitlement cities, City of Naples and City of Marco Island, may receive approximately $2,002,000 in CDBG funds, $819,000 in HOME funds and $194,250 in ESG funds for the PY2025-2026 grant cycle.

State SHIP funds totaling approximately $3,026,000, if allocated, will also be included in this grant application cycle. Awards made under SHIP may only be used to support homeowner strategies such as Purchase Assistance, Housing Rehabilitation, Demolition & Replacement of Manufactured Homes and New Construction Assistance and other identified strategies. The SHIP allocation can be used towards these strategies to benefit those individuals who make up to 120% Area Median Income (AMI). Collier County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlines how the County intends to use SHIP funds towards the following objectives: to meet the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate-income households, to expand production of and preserve affordable housing, to further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing. For additional information on income limits, please visit https://www.floridahousing.org/owners-and-managers/compliance/income-limits or to view Collier County’s LHAP, visit https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Community-and-Human-Services-Division/Housing-Programs/Public-Notices. For SHIP specific questions, please contact Lisa Carr by phone at (239) 252-2339 or email at Lisa.Carr@collier.gov.

The grant application cycle will also include $2,319,716.30 in HOME-ARP funds. Federal HOME-ARP funding was created to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.

Funding amounts are subject to change based on actual amounts awarded from grantor agencies and availability of funds.

Any questions, comments, clarifications, or changes made during the technical assistance period and/or with individuals will be made public on or about January 31, 2025, on the CHS website and through an email blast.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

Publish Date: December 19, 2024

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Available resources include:
Collier County Grant Application Cycle Overview
PY2025 Grant Guide

November 25, 2024: 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

PUBLIC NOTICE
PROGRAM YEAR 2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM

Collier County’s PY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) is available for viewing and public comment from November 22, 2024, to December 7, 2024.

The CAPER is comprised of statistical and financial statements and narratives describing activities carried out during the 2023 program year. During the program year, Collier County expended the following federal funds: approximately $1,612,010.70 in CDBG funds, $718,416.90 in HOME funds, and $339,981.39 in ESG funds. Other expenditures include: $888,995.69 in CDBG-CV funds, $30,394.41 in ESG-CV funds and $678,438.31 in ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds, with all expenditures benefiting very low to moderate income persons in Collier County.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Copies of the draft CAPER will be available for review in all Collier County public libraries as well as the Collier County Community and Human Services Division, 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 and on our websites, www.colliercountyfl.gov and www.colliercountyhousing.com, during the public comment period. The public is invited to review the draft CAPER and submit written comments to the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at the address above no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 7, 2024. The CAPER, including a summary of public comments received, will be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to December 29, 2024. If any hearing/visually impaired, disabled, or non-English speaking persons require assistance to review the CAPER, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-1428.

PUBLIC HEARING: The draft CAPER will be presented during a public hearing on December 2, 2024, between 09:00AM-11:00AM. The public hearing will be held on the third floor of the Health Department Building, Collier County Community and Human Services at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 and on Zoom.

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FINAL ACTION:
The 2023 CAPER will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners at the Tuesday, December 10, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting. This provides the ability to meet the HUD deadline for the CAPER submission of December 29, 2024.

Collier County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C 3600, et seq) and Collier County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

For additional information contact Tracey Smith at (239) 252-1428 or tracey.smith@collier.gov.

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August 9, 2024: State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report for FY 2021 – 2022 and FY 2022 – 2023

The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces that the SHIP Annual Reports for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 is available for public review from August 9, 2024 to September 9, 2024. Persons who would like to review the SHIP Annual Report need to submit their request to lisa.carr@collier.gov and a copy of the document will be emailed to the requestor or you can read and print a copy of the report at colliercountyhousing.com. All comments regarding either of the SHIP Annual Reports need to be emailed to lisa.carr@collier.gov by 5:00 pm on September 9, 2024. Please include your name, address, and interest affected. The County will attach any written comments and their responses to the annual report. This notice and the document listed above may be requested in an alternative format by contacting the Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-4228.

SHIP Annual Report

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Publish Date: August 9, 2024

June 17, 2024: One Year Action Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment

Public Comment Period

There will be a public comment period from July 3, 2024, through August 3, 2024, regarding the One Year Action Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment. During this period, the draft Plan will be available for review in all County public libraries, at the Public Information Desk in the Harmon Turner Building on the Collier County Government Main Campus, in the Community & Human Services (CHS) Division office located at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Building H, Suite 213, Naples FL 34112, and the Collier County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov. – Public Services Department, Community and Human Services Division. The document is available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. All comments (received through the CHS office, either written, by telephone, via email, regular mail or in person) from citizens will be considered in preparing the final One Year Action Plan for PY 2024. CHS will respond to all comments in writing within 15 days of receipt.
Collier County is an Equal Opportunity

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq.) and County Fair Housing Ordinance 92-9.

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held to take input on the draft HUD PY 2024 Annual Action Plan. It will be held on July 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Community and Human Services offices at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Building H, Room 214, Naples FL 34112 and Zoom.
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Final Action

Adoption of the PY 2024 One Year Action Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. This provides the ability to meet the HUD deadline for the Action Plan submittal on August 16, 2024. The Action Plan may be amended after this time, should the need arise.

2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Public Notice

2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Public Notice (Spanish)

Collier County 2024 HUD Annual Action Plan

2021-2025 Collier County Citizen Participation Plan

December 29, 2023: FY2024-2025 HUD and SHIP Grant Application Cycle

The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) announces the opening of the FY2024-2025 grant application cycle. During FY2024-2025, Collier County is scheduled to receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds.

The pre-application period for local, State and Federal grant funds will begin on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, January 19, 2024. Those invited to complete a full application will be notified prior to January 31, 2024. The full application portal will be opened to invitees Wednesday, January 31, 2024 and will close at 12:00 p.m. noon, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The pre-applications will be available through the CHS website at www.colliercountyfl.gov under the CHS Main page link and paper copies of the application may also be obtained at our offices at 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 211, Naples, FL 34112.

Application Guidance:
Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal programs projects must meet one or more of three national objectives:

Benefits low- and moderate-income persons or households who earn at or below 80% of the median income
Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Qualifies as a certified urgent need

Collier County, along with its entitlement city, Naples, will receive approximately $2,574,633 in CDBG funds, $844,948 in HOME funds and $211,534 in ESG funds for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. State SHIP funds totaling approximately $3,000,000, if allocated, will also be included in this grant application cycle. Funding amounts are subject to change based on actual amounts awarded from grantor agencies and availability of funds. Awards made under SHIP may only be used to support homeowner strategies such as Purchase Assistance, Housing Rehabilitation, Demolition & Replacement of Manufactured Homes and New Construction Assistance and other identified strategies.

One-on-one technical assistance meetings are mandatory in order to be considered to be invited to submit a full application. Those interested in applying in the FY2024-2025 funding cycle should contact CHS by calling 239-252-2339 to schedule a meeting between January 25, 2024, and January 30, 2024. No applications will be accepted unless a pre-application and a one-on-one technical assistance meeting have occurred.

Any questions, comments, clarifications, or changes made during the technical assistance period and/or with individuals will be made public on or about January 31, 2024, on the CHS website and through an email blast.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

Organizations seeking information, technical assistance with the grant application process, or for any other questions may contact Lisa Carr by phone at (239) 252-2339 or by email at lisa.carr@collier.gov.

Publish Date: December 29, 2023

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November 20, 2023: 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

PUBLIC NOTICE
PROGRAM YEAR 2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM

Collier County’s PY 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) is available for viewing and public comment from November 20, 2023, to December 5, 2023.

The CAPER is comprised of statistical and financial statements and narratives describing activities carried out during the 2022 program year. During the program year, Collier County expended the following federal funds: approximately $3,239,210.57 in CDBG funds, $373,056.67 in HOME funds, and $199,220.98 in ESG funds. For CARES Act funding: $1,989,856 in CDBG-CV funds, and $1,043,151.36 In ESG-CV funds, with all expenditures benefiting very low to moderate Income persons in Collier County.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Copies of the draft CAPER will be available at all of the Collier County libraries as well as the Collier County Community and Human Services Division, 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 213, Naples, FL 34112 and on our website, www.colliercountyfl.gov, during the public comment period. The public is invited to review the draft CAPER and submit written comments to the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at the address above no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023. The CAPER, including a summary of public comments received, will be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to December 28, 2023. If any hearing/visually impaired, disabled, or non-English speaking persons require assistance to review the CAPER, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-4663.

PUBLIC HEARING: The draft CAPER will be presented during a public hearing on November 29, 2023, between 09:00AM-11:00AM. The public hearing will be held on the third floor of the Health Department Building, Collier County Community and Human Services at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 and on Zoom.

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Comments from citizens are welcome.

Collier County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C 3600, et seq) and Collier County Fair Housing Ordinance No. 92-9.

If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act or require someone to translate or sign, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division – Lisa Carr at (239) 252-4663, no later than two (2) business days prior to the public hearing.

Publish Date: November 20, 2023

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July 19, 2023: Developers interested in applying for Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding

COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF FUND AVAILABILITY &

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT LOANS

FOR DEVELOPMENTS APPLYING FOR FHFC HOUSING CREDITS

SEEKING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OPPORTUNITY FUNDING

Loans Made in Conjunction with FHFC RFA 2023-201

Application Opens: July 19, 2023

Applications Due: 12:00PM August 11, 2023

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (the “County”) announces the availability of funds and is requesting applications for the consideration of providing local government support for qualified multifamily housing developments which meet the goals of the County and comply with applicable federal and state law. The County has adopted the following guidelines to set forth the general requirements and procedures that apply to the financing of multifamily housing developments. The County may waive specific provisions of these guidelines where good cause is shown and adequate supporting documentation is provided. Any waiver is at the sole discretion of the County. In addition, these guidelines may be amended, revised, repealed or otherwise altered by the County with or without notice. The County specifically welcomes requests for proposed alternative resident programs or development/unit features.

All applications submitted will be reviewed by the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, who will make recommendations to the County Manager. The County Manager will then decide whether or not to support commitment letters and loans providing Local Government Support for developments applying for FHFC funding and who are seeking the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-207. Submission of an application does not entitle the Applicant to financing, even if sufficient funds remain.

The County will not consider issuing commitment letters to provide financing for any development unless the applicant has satisfied the general requirements set forth in these guidelines, submits a timely, complete, and acceptable application and complies with all of the procedures and requirements contained within the County’s application procedures and program guidelines.

The County provides local government support to assist in the construction, rehabilitation and permanent financing of multifamily housing developments. The County anticipates sufficient funds to be available to fund one applicant.

Applications related to FHFC RFA 2023-201 are due no later than 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, AUGUST 11, 2023. For more information, contact Kristi Sonntag, Director, Community and Human Services Division.

SUBMISSIONS:

An original and one (1) hard copy of the entire application, and a PDF of the application to:

Collier County Government

c/o Community and Human Services Division

Kristi Sonntag, Director

3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H., Suite 213

Naples, FL 34112

PDF MUST BE AT RESOLUTION LEVEL THAT PERMITS EMAILING

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. PROJECT THRESHOLD CRITERIA

Project must be located within Collier County, including both unincorporated County and within any municipality;
Applicant must provide evidence of site control;
Applicant must provide a set-aside of rental units equal to or greater than the standards for low-income Housing Tax Credits or applicable FHFC Program, as the case may be;
Project must have evidence authorizing the use of the property for the proposed use; and,
Applicant must commit to an affordability period of 99 years ;

2. PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicant’s development and construction experience; 10 pts
Experience and Quality of development team, 5 pts
Applicant’s management experience, or experience and quality of management company; 5 pts
Financial feasibility to complete and operate the project (including, but not limited to, cost estimates, cash flows, debt service coverage ratios, the percentage of public monies requested compared to project cost; leveraging of public resources, including the requested County loan); 5 pts
Applicant’s performance and/or compliance (including any prior defaults) of any prior loans or contracts with Collier County; 15 pts
The reasonableness of the cost of the development; 5pts
Resident Programs; 5 pts
Unit and Development Amenities; 5 pts
Energy Efficiency; 5 pts
Commitment to set-aside at least 10% of the units in the development to an at-risk population (Homeless, Seniors, Special Needs, Etc.); 7 pts
Maximum Economic Impact; 3 pts
Developments which provide a lift to the neighborhood, and could lead to additional revitalization and/or neighborhood improvement; 10 pts
Proximity to public transportation, services, and employment; 5 pts
Leveraging of County funds with other resources that could be used to meet the FHFC required contribution level, and leveraging of County funds with other funds to achieve greater impact on the community/neighborhood; 7 pts
Ability to meet FHFC requirements for the contribution to be a part of permanent financing with minimum loan term; 3pts

3. LOAN TERMS:

To be finalized at time of loan commitment. The following will apply to all County loans:

The following loan terms shall apply: (a) Interest rate of 1%; (b) the maximum term of the loan to be coterminous with the first mortgage, but not to exceed 30 years (and the minimum term necessary to meet FHFC requirements); and, (c) loan to be fully amortizing over a 30 year period, with a balloon payment due when the first mortgage is paid off or refinanced. The loan documents shall provide for the standard default provisions; and upon default, the loan shall accrue interest at the highest rate then permissible under Florida law from and after an event of default that remains uncured.
Each loan shall be evidenced by a promissory note in the full-face amount of the Local Government Support and secured in its entirety by a subordinate lien mortgage, and shall include such other standard loan documents as necessary to evidence and complete the transaction.
The loan shall not be disbursed until the following minimum due diligence is received and satisfactory (however, additional requirements may be necessary for the project): mortgagee title insurance policy (or a marked-down commitment for the same), boundary survey certified to the County, environmental site assessments certified to the County, and evidence of concurrency and all permits authorizing construction of the project.
The loan shall be issued in the name of the County. Such loan shall be reviewed, implemented, and administered by the County.

NOTE: APPLICANT MAY PROPOSE HIGHER INTEREST RATE AND/OR SHORTER AMORTIZATION PERIOD

The loan amount for Applicants seeking a Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding loan will depend upon requirements detailed within FHFC RFA 2023-201. The following amount is subject to change. Currently, the requirement is anticipated to be $460,000. At the present, it is anticipated that HOME or SHIP funds will be used by the County.

FUNDING LIMIT: Collier County will not provide more than $460,000 for the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding or Amount Required by FHFC for LGAOF designation.

4. DISCLAIMER

The County is taking no responsibility of Florida Housing Finance Corporation in their initial scoring, or in any scoring revisions that take place due to legal disputes between or amongst applicants in FHFC RFA 2023-201, will ultimately agree that the loan meets the requirements to achieve the points for the Local Government Area of Opportunity funding or to achieve the points for a local government contribution. The County is assuming NO LIABILITY if FHFC or any judicial or quasi-judicial body comes to another conclusion.

If approved for a loan, and with that understanding, if you would like to have a local government contribution loan form executed by the County, please fill out the form and submit to both Sarah Harrington and Kristi Sonntag prior to the RFA submission deadline.

5. WAIVERS, ERRORS & RIGHT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM APPLICANTS

The County Manager reserves the right to waive any provision of the NOFA and/or the accompanying application. The County Manager reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity in the application, with the County Manager to be the sole entity to determine what constitutes a “minor irregularity”. The County Manager also reserves the right to seek additional and/or clarifying information from any Applicant and to use that information in their evaluation and decision-making process.

6. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In order to contract with the federal government, businesses and agencies must complete the required registration with SAM. Registration is free and it takes 10 business days for your business or agency information to be verified with that from the IRS and Dun and Bradstreet.

If awarded under this application process, you will be required to have a SAM number. Please visit https://uscontractorregistration.com/sam-registration/ to complete the registration process.

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