St. Lucie County Resources:

State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program:

The SHIP Program is administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. It provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable home ownership. SHIP funds are distributed on an entitlement basis to all 67 counties and 52 Community Development Block Grant entitlement cities in Florida.

LHAP Local Housing Assistance Plan

The Neighborhood Services Department administers this grant program for the City and develops the three-year Local Housing Assistance Plans for the program.

Home Buyer Assistance Program:

The City of Port St. Lucie, in partnership with the Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast (CLT of PBCTC), launched a new PSL's Homebuyer Assistance Program.

The program is funded by a federal grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It is specifically tailored to support moderate-income buyers who reside and/or work in Port St. Lucie. The program provides substantial financial assistance to help potential buyers purchase a home in Port St. Lucie, which will become part of the CLT of PBCTC. Current Status: Closed

Homeowner Repair & Rehabilitation Assistance Program:

The Neighborhood Services Department administers a state-funded housing homeowner repair and rehabilitation program (with SHIP funds) when funds are available. When SHIP funds are limited, the City may also utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to supplement the program. Current status: Closed