SHIP Continues to Keep People with Developmental Disabilities Independent

The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program provides funds to all 67 counties to distribute to citizens for home improvements and to develop or maintain affordable housing. The 2016 Florida Legislature appropriated $10 million for housing for people with developmental disabilities and another 20 percent of each SHIP allocation for special needs housing as defined in s. 420.0004.

The first priority for the 20 percent funding is for citizens with developmental disabilities with an emphasis on home modifications, including technological enhancements and devices, which will allow homeowners to remain independent in their own homes, and maintain their homeownership.

If you are a homeowner and you or a member of your household would benefit from SHIP, please contact your local government SHIP administrator. To locate your local government SHIP office, please visit: http://apps.floridahousing.org/StandAlone/FHFC_ECM/AppPage_SHIPLGContacts.aspx

For a county-by-county estimated 2016-2017 SHIP distribution, please visit this link.