NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners through the Franklin County S.H.I.P Program will be accepting applications for Fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025, for the Down Payment Assistance, Emergency Repair, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, and Demolition/Reconstruction programs.
Applications will be accepted beginning May 2nd, 2025, and will end on June 30th, 2026, for the Emergency Repair and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation programs.
Applications for Down Payment Assistance will also begin May 2nd, 2025, and will end on June 30, 2026.
Applications for the Demolition/Reconstruction program will be first come first eligible. With limited funding for this program, we will be limited to 1 eligible applicant per fiscal year.
Applications for all programs will be served on a first come first eligible basis. The total allocation is $1,435,701.71 and priority will be given to special needs households as defined in section 420.0004 (13) and 393.063 (9) Florida Statues.
For an application, please visit www.franklincountyflorida.com/resources/franklin-county-ship/
Franklin County SHIP hours are every Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm (by appointment only). To set an appointment please email Cortni Bankston at cortnib@franklincountyflorida.gov or call (850) 653-5337.
Please be aware that if you have applied for SHIP previously and were not served, you will need to reapply. The program will not use any names or applications from prior waiting list.
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WHAT’S THE SHIP APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step 1
Complete an application and submit either in-person or via email at cortnib@franklincountyflorida.gov.
Step 2
Once your application has been assessed, staff will reach out to request any other information needed.
Step 3
If you have been determined to be eligible, staff will reach out and schedule an in-person appointment.
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Contact Information:
Franklin County BOCC
Cortni Bankston, Community Services Coordinator
248 US Hwy 98
Eastpoint, Florida 32328
O: (850) 653-5337
E: cortnib@franklincountyflorida.gov
SHIP Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30AM to 4:30PM – Lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
To schedule an appointment, email Cortni Bankston at cortnib@franklincountyflorida.gov
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