Florida Statutes Part IV - Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Programs (Ss. 420.421-420.429)

• 420.421 - Short Title.
  Sections 420.421-420.429 may be cited as the “Neighborhood Housing Services Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 79-259.
• 420.422 - Legislative Findings.
  The Legislature finds that:(1) A substantial number of housing units in this state are in deteriorating condition, many residents are living in dwelling units which do...
• 420.423 - Policy And Purpose.
  It is the policy of this state to provide a necessary means to prevent the deterioration of housing, the decline of neighborhoods and surrounding areas,...
• 420.424 - Definitions.
  As used in ss. 420.421-420.429:(1) “Department” means the Department of Economic Opportunity.(2) “Local government” means any county or incorporated municipality within this state.(3) “Neighborhood housing services corporation” means...
• 420.426 - Eligible Applicants.
  To receive a grant, an applicant must:(1) Be a local government within this state;(2) Be able to demonstrate a clear need for the financial assistance made available...
• 420.427 - Project Eligibility.
  (1) Grants may be provided to local governments for:(a) A newly incorporated neighborhood housing services corporation project;(b) An expansion of an existing neighborhood housing services corporation project to...
• 420.428 - Eligible Activities.
  Grant recipients may use grant funds made available pursuant to ss. 420.421-420.429 to:(1) Pay the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation for the fee charged to develop a neighborhood...
• 420.429 - Authority Of The Department.
  The department shall have all the powers necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of ss. 420.421-420.429. The department may:(1) Make contracts and agreements with...

Last modified: September 23, 2016