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Q. How do I apply for assistance?
A. You may apply in person at our office (City Hall, 6th Floor,
400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL), or you may request an application
package be mailed to you. If you apply in person, please call in
advance to schedule an appointment so that we may better serve you.
Please allow at least one hour.
Q. Do I need to live on the
property in order to receive single-family rehabilitation
assistance?
A. Yes. You must own and occupy the property as a principal
residence.
Q. Does it matter how much money I make or how little?
A. The programs are designed to assist very low and low-income
owner-occupants as defined by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Q. What if I move out or sell my
property?
A. The loan becomes due immediately upon sale or transfer of the
property or when the property ceases to be owner-occupied.
Q. Does the City have grants (or
money) for development (affordable housing)?
A. The Housing Department administers grant programs;
however, we disseminate the funds to the community for development
of public facilities as grants and for affordable housing in the
form of low interest loans (CDBG, HOME,
SHIP, or HOPWA).
Q. What if a citizen purchases a
property and would like to request assistance to repair the house
for re-sale?
A. We have a specific program for the rehabilitation and re-sale
of housing units to low and moderate-income families (SHIP).
Q. If a person is suddenly left
homeless and is seeking emergency shelter, who do we refer them to?
A. The Salvation Army, The Coalition for the Homeless, Orlando
Rescue Mission.
Q. If a citizen calls complaining
about their landlord or an apartment complex administrator, who do
we refer them to?
A. Our Human Relations Office will handle tenant-landlord
complaint for the City and County. 407-246-2122
Q.
Who do I contact if there is a lot I think the City owns and would
like to purchase it?
A. Please contact the Real Estate office at 407-246-2346. Q.
I am interested in developing a business in the Central Florida
area, does the City have any buildings available?
A. For more information, please contact the Downtown
Development Board at 407-246-2555. Q.
Can you give me information about the homes at Hampton Park?
A. For more information, please contact the Orlando
Housing Authority Planning Department at 407-299-9823. Q.
Does the City have money to assist in establishing a business,
moving or expanding an existing business or defraying the cost of
impact fees?
A. For more information, please contact Economic Development at 407-246-2226.
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