420.421 – Short title.

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.

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 not conform to applicable local codes and ordinances that are intended to ensure the health and safety of the occupants, and this condition impedes the development and conservation […]

420.423 – Policy and purpose.

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, and the inefficient use of energy and environmental resources associated with such deterioration and decline. The purpose of ss. 420.421-420.429 is to assist local governments in participating in […]

420.424 – Definitions.

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 a private, nonprofit, community-based corporation organized under the laws of this state to develop and administer local neighborhood housing services. (4) “Neighborhood housing services project” means a program […]

420.426 – Eligible applicants.

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 through ss. 420.421-420.429; and (3) Be certified by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation as a participant. History.—s. 6, ch. 79-259; s. 4, ch. 85-265.

420.427 – Project eligibility.

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 include new geographical areas; and (c) A continuation of an existing neighborhood housing services corporation project, but only if at least one-third of the total operating budget […]

420.428 – Eligible activities.

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 housing services corporation, which fee, if refunded, may be used for any eligible activity; (2) Fund the operation of a neighborhood housing services corporation by payment of salaries and […]

420.429 – Authority of the department.

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 the Federal Government, other agencies of the state, any other public agency, or any other person, association, corporation, local government, or other entity in exercising its […]