Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Housing Services Division

This division manages housing-related initiatives to ensure affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.  This is done through public and private partnerships that provide funding for rental and utility assistance, emergency shelter for the homeless, debt counseling, homebuyer readiness counseling, down payment assistance, home renovation/repair services for senior homeowners and acquisition/rehabilitation for vacant and deteriorated homes.   

Budget:

The Housing Services Division has an overall budget of $12,832,000 coming from a variety of federal and state grants. None of the division’s funding comes from the city’s General Fund. 

Click here to view a detailed breakdown of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department budget.

Did You Know?

More than 250 households will receive assistance through the first-time mortgage program in 2010.