Polk County Gets $4.7M Housing Assistance Program

Polk County Housing and Neighborhood Development will distribute $4.7 million in state housing funds starting July 1, 2026.

The State Housing Initiatives Partnership program money supports down payment assistance, home rehabilitation, demolition and reconstruction, and new construction for income-eligible buyers. The county estimates the funds will complete 72 projects by June 30, 2027.

Housing demolition and reconstruction receives $1.575 million for 8 projects. Down payment and closing cost assistance gets $1.2 million for 30 projects. Owner-occupied rehabilitation receives $802,617 for 32 projects. New construction and redevelopment receives $500,000 for 2 projects. Foreclosure prevention gets $200,000, with $466,957 reserved for administration.

At least 20 percent of the allocation will support households with special needs, with priority for residents with developmental disabilities requiring home modifications.

Residents can apply or request information by contacting Polk County Housing and Neighborhood Development at [email protected] or (863) 534-5240.