Please Note:

The Saturday, March 6, budget workshop location has been changed. It will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the atrium of City Hall at St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street.

Upcoming Dates

Sat., 3/06/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 1 Budget Workshop
City Hall at St. James Place
117 West Duval Street
Ground Floor Atrium

Thurs., 3/25/10 - 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 5 Budget Workshop
Clanzel T. Brown Community Center
4545 Moncrief Road

Sat., 4/17/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 3 Budget Workshop
Balis Community Center
1513 LaSalle Street

Thurs., 4/29/10 – 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 6 Budget Workshop
Dinsmore Community Center
7126 Civic Club Drive

Housing & Neighborhoods Department

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department ensures affordable housing for those who require assistance, funds activities to redevelop blighted areas, and administers the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund and the Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority. Its purpose is to coordinate outreach efforts throughout Jacksonville’s many neighborhoods, and department staff works to build communication within neighborhoods so that residents may meet common goals.

The department consists of:

  • Office of the Director – Oversees all operations of the department, including the administration and management of Jacksonville’s housing and community development programs. In addition, staff provides financial and compliance services to the Housing and Neighborhoods Department.
  • Community Development Division – This division rehabilitates and redevelops blighted areas, fosters town center initiatives and works to responsibly relocate families displaced by these activities.
  • Housing Services Division – This division manages housing-related initiatives to ensure affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.
  • Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority– Addresses affordable housing needs in the city by stimulating construction and rehabilitation of housing through use of public financing.

Budget:

The total budget, which includes an Other Fund and Special Revenue Fund for Housing Department is $52,489,701.

The General Fund - GSD transfer is $269,268.