1. Pasco County Community Development Department
25 Years of Helping Neighborhoods, People and Housing
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2. Where Are We? Who Are We? Our Motto: We Sleep Well at Night
We are located at:
5640 Main Street
Second and Third Floor
New Port Richey, Florida
Our Motto:
We Sleep Well
at Night
We have 17 employees, made up of:
Seven management and professional level employees
Five construction staff
Five clerical staff
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3. Mission Statement
To improve living and housing conditions of very low, low, and moderate income persons through fair, ethical and honest administration of local, state and federal programs.
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4. Federal and State Funds Administered
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Budget $3,419,210
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Budget $228,192
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
Budget $6.421,406
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program
Budget $2,606,277
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP I, NSP II, and NSP III)
Budget $1,985,000
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5. CDBG National Objectives
Must meet a National Objective:
Aid low and moderate income persons and areas
Eliminate slum and blight
Address urgent needs or emergency conditions
15% Towards Public Services
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6. CDBG Eligible Activities
Examples of Public Facilities That Aid Low/Moderate Income Persons:
Elfers Center (CARES)
RCMA Community Center
Sunrise Spouse Abuse Shelter
FSH Norma Learning Center
Lacoochee Community Center
ARC of Pasco Building
New Port Richey Senior Center
Good Samaritan Clinic
Trilacoochee Fire Station
Homeless Coalition Building
New River Library
LOL Senior Center
Sam Pasco Park
Moon Lake Park Reconstruction
Burke’s Park
Premier Medical
YFA RAP House
Catholic Charities Homeless Shelter
Zephyrhills YMCA
Boys and Girls Club
ROPES Homeless Shelter
Galen-Wilson Complex
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7. CDBG Public Services Good Samaritan Prescription Drugs
Officer Friendly – Sheriff’s Office
Public Transportation
Coalition for the Homeless
Connections Job Development
Premier Community Health
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9. Pasco Target Areas Carver Heights Tommytown Otis-Moody
Trilby-Lacoochee
East Brown Acres
Shamrock Heights - Univille
Holiday Hills
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10. Emergency Solutions Grant
Provides funding to:
Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street
Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families
Help operate these shelters
Provide essential services to shelter residents
Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families
Prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless
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11. ESG Programs Funded Chronic Homeless Pilot Program
Human Services – Rent and Utilities
Shelter Services
Salvation Army
Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.
STEPS to Recovery, Inc.
The Prayer House, Inc.
Catholic Charities
Youth and Family Alternatives
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12. Housing Programs
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13. For Homeowners PascoFix Programs Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
Provides comprehensive rehab for households under 80% of the median income
Housing Investment Partnership Program
Provides leveraged repair assistance up to $10,000
Small Repair Program
Provides $10,000 or cost of roof replacement to those that do not have equity in home
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14. Qualifications for Assistance
Income under 80% or 120% of Median Income (family of 4):
80% of Median Income: $47,200
120% of Median Income: $70,800
Equity
0-5%, Depending on Program
Property Value Cannot Exceed $240,000

15. Some Eligible Repairs Roof Repair and Replacement
Correcting Code Violations
Electrical
Plumbing
Handicapped Modifications
Flooring

16. Loan Repayments Owner –Occupied Rehab Program
Based on Ability to Pay, Deferred or Monthly Payback, 0%
Housing Investment Partnership
5 Year 0% Deferred Loan
Small Repair Program
Monthly Payments Start Immediately, 0%

17. Tax Payment Program Can Pay Taxes and Assessments
Income must be under 50% of Median Income
1 Person $20,650
2 Person $23,600
For Seniors and Disabled: Income must be under 80% of Median Income
1 Person $33,150
2 Person $37,900
Asset Cap of $50,000
Home Value cannot exceed $160,000
Maximum Debt 75% of value
Maximum Assistance is $5,000

18. PascoHome - For Homebuyers
Homebuyer Assistance Program
Pasco Opportunity Program
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19. Homebuyer Assistance Program
Provides Downpayment Assistance
Anywhere in Pasco County
Up to $5,000 for households under 120% of Median Income
Up to $10,000 for households under 50% of Median Income
0% Loan, Payback or Deferred based on ability to pay
Maximum Purchase Price $240,000
Minimum Buyer Contribution - $500 to $1,500

20. Pasco Opportunity Program
Provides Downpayment Assistance for Homes Built or Repaired by Partner Agencies
Up to $10,000 for households under 120% of Median Income
Up to $20,000 for households under 80% of Median Income
Up to $30,000 for households under 50% of Median Income
Up to $25,000 for New Home Buyers
0% Loan, Payback or Deferred based on ability to pay
Minimum Buyer Contribution - $500 to $1,250

21. Results
Over 3,500 homebuyer loans for $275 million in sales, using over $60 million
1,658 rehab contracts, totaling $40,308,938
634 new homes built and financed, using and leveraging over $54 million
Estimated Economic Impact:
8,333 Jobs Created
$1,531,855, in local impact
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22. Rental Projects Ace Opportunities Banyan Senior Apartments
Bethany Apartments – Project Lift
Dade Oaks Reconstruction – Hilltop Landings
Hudson Hills Renovation
Journet Place
Landings at Sea Forest
Palm Island Apartments
Regency Palms
Stonehenge Apartments
Sundance Apartments
Weston Oaks
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