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The Housing and Community Development Division ("HCDD") manages affordable housing and community development related initiatives on behalf of the City of Jacksonville to increase the availability of affordable housing to low-and moderate-income persons within the Jacksonville community through public and private partnerships. The vision of the Housing and Community Development Division is to enable a better quality of life for all citizens of Jacksonville, by improving the lives of low to moderate income residents, special needs residents, elderly citizens, and homeless households. The Housing and Community Development Division accomplishes this by providing financial assistance to develop safe, quality affordable housing, pathways to homeownership, infrastructure and public facility improvements, and homeless prevention and services programs.
Documents on this webpage provided in links are in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free from Adobe. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Documents may also be requested by calling 904-255-8200, by emailing HCDDComments@coj.net, or by mailing a request to Housing and Community Development Division, 214 N. Hogan Street, 7th Floor, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 UNIVERSAL APPLICATIONS CYCLE for the City of Jacksonville's Consolidated Plan Federal Grant Program is now CLOSED.
FY26-27 UNIVERSAL APPLICATIONS SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE: Applications for non-housing related activities were accepted from public and private nonprofit agencies beginning on Thursday, December 4, 2025 with a deadline of January 8, 2026. To be included on the distribution list and receive information on the 2027-2028 Universal Applications Cycle and mandatory workshops, please email HCDDComments@coj.net and include your name, title, organization name, and phone number.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and BUDGET WORKSHOP: All non-profit agencies applying for funds are required to attend the Technical Assistance and Budget Workshop. The Technical Assistance and Budget Workshop must be attended by the agency’s financial staff responsible for managing the grant. During the workshop, Housing and Community Development Division staff will review the grant application process, project eligibility, and provide information to assist with application preparation. The required workshops are typically held late November and early December each year, and funding is for October 1st the following year.
Public Notice Documents
Click here to view the Notice of Federal Funding for 2026-2027 Universal Applications Cycle in English.
Presione aquí para ver el Aviso de Fondos Federales para el Ciclo de Aplicaciones Universales 2026-2027 en español.
FY26-27 Universal Application Documents
Educational Videos
For information regarding the Universal Application process please view the below educational videos. The following links will open a new window in YouTube:
Click here to view the Subrecipient's Guide to Applying for Federal Grant Funding video.
Click here to view the Subrecipient's Guide to CDBG Funding for Public Service Activities.
Prior Year Funding Allocations:
Click here to view the 2025-2026 program year Funding Allocations.
Click here to view the previous program year 2024-2025 Funding Allocations.
LOCAL OPTION AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
The 'Local Option Affordable Housing Tax Exemption' provides an ad valorem tax exemption for portions of multifamily projects containing 50 or more residential units, where 20 percent of the project is used to provide affordable housing. Household income must be greater than 30% but not more than 60% of the median annual adjusted gross income for households in Duval County. Other rules and requirements apply. You must apply for this tax exemption by applying for certification from the Housing and Community Development Division using the application form linked below. Once received and approved, the certification is sent to the Duval County Property Appraiser for further action. The property owner must apply for certification by January 15 for each year for which such an exemption is claimed.
Click here to view and download the Application for Certification-Local Option Tax Exemption.
Click here to view and download the 2024 Approved Certifications for the Local Option Affordable Housing Tax Exemption.
Click here to view and download the 2025 Approved Certifications for the Local Option Affordable Housing Tax Exemption.
PAYOFF INFORMATION
If you are requesting payoff information for a City funded mortgage, please contact Victoria Gentry (vpgentry@coj.net or 904-255-8246). Please note that it may take 72 hours or more to provide such information.
HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAMS
The Headstart to Homeownership ("H2H") program is currently CLOSED to new applications. The Limited Repair Program ("LRP") waitlist is currently closed. Please continue to monitor this webpage for program waitlist reopening. Households that are currently on the waitlist will be contacted by LRP Program Staff as applications are processed and home repairs begin. Click here for more information on Housing Services Programs.
COJ REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM
Housing and Community Development Division administers federal and state funds received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and the State of Florida. The City of Jacksonville uses a portion of the funds for the Revolving Loan Fund ("RLF") to preserve neighborhoods, build and preserve affordable housing, and stimulate economic revitalization across the City. This is a reimbursement loan program.
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THERE IS ONLY LIMITED FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. YOU MAY STILL APPLY FOR EITHER TYPE OF PROJECT BUT YOUR APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WHEN AND IF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE. HCDD STAFF WILL PROVIDE UPDATES ON THE STATUS OF THIS PROGRAM, UPON REQUEST.
Click here for more information on the HOME Revolving Loan Fund.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Community Development is responsible for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG"), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA"), programs awarded annually to the City of Jacksonville through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Click here for more information about these programs.
FAIR HOUSING INFORMATION
HCDD administers fair housing in each of its programs and has partnered with the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission ("JHRC") to make a collaborative effort to ensure human rights and fair housing for all citizens of Jacksonville. Click here for more information about fair housing.
SURPLUS PROPERTY DONATION PROGRAM
According to Section 125.379, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 122, Ordinance Code, the City of Jacksonville/Duval County is required every three years to adopt an inventory list of all real property within the city to which the City/County holds fee simple title that is appropriate for use as potential affordable housing. The Real Estate Division determined that no need exists for the City or any independent agency, therefore the parcels meet the affordable housing criteria.
Click here for more information about the Surplus Property Donation program.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Commission Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The purpose of the Annual Action Plan is to provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for the 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Notice is given that the City of Jacksonville's ("City") Housing and Community Development Division ("HCDD") will make available the draft 2025 Annual Action Plan ("AAP")for a period of thirty (30) days. The AAP provides a summary of the actions, activities, and specific resources that will be used each year to address needs and goals identified by the 2021 - 2025 Consolidated Plan. The City's FY 2025 federal funding allocations are:
- HOME Investment Partnership $3,287,435.97
- Community Development Block Grant $6,940,619
- Emergency Solutions Grant $602,328.00
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS $3,096,252
Click here to view a PDF of the 2025 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Click here to view a PDF of the 2025 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing in Espanol
Citizens are encouraged to participate in the development of the AAP and review and make comments on the draft plan. The draft AAP is available for review by clicking the below link. A hard copy is also available at the HCDD lobby at 214 N. Hogan Street, 7th Floor Jacksonville Florida 32202.
Click here to view a PDF copy of the draft 2025 Annual Action Plan
The comment period for the draft 2025 AAP is July 1, 2025 to July 30, 2025. Comments should be submitted in writing to Travis Jeffrey, Chief of Housing and Community Development Division, by email HCDDComments@coj.net, or in writing to Housing and Community Development Division at 214 N. Hogan Street, 7th Floor Jacksonville Florida 32202 and received no later than July 30, 2025.
The City of Jacksonville's available Program Year 2024 federal funding amounts are:
- Emergency Solutions Grant $582,374.00
- HOME Investment Partnership $3,247,216.72
- Community Development Block Grant $6,853,388.00
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS $3,112,672.00
Click here to view the 2024 Annual Action Plan.
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT ("CAPER")
The CAPER provides accomplishments and expenditure information on the four HUD funded programs ("CDBG", "HOME", "HOPWA" and "ESG") administered by the City of Jacksonville during the 2024 Program Year ("PY2024") which ran from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The final PY2024 CAPER was submitted to HUD on December 30, 2025 and is available at the link below.
Click here to view the 2024 CAPER.
Click here to view the Public Notice for the 2024 CAPER Comment Period and Public Hearing in English.
Click here to view the Public Notice for the 2024 CAPER Comment Period and Public Hearing in Spanish.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program, HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Program, Emergency Solutions Grants ("ESG") Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA") Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER").
A public hearing regarding the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan occurred on August 2, 2021. Click here to view the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan.
HELPFUL HOUSING RESOURCES
CONTACT
Housing and Community Development 214 N. Hogan St., 7th Floor Jacksonville, FL 32202 Main Telephone: (904) 255-8200 Fax: (904) 255-8209 HCDDComments@coj.net