Housing and Economic Development
Address
100 Australian Avenue South, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 233-3600
AKA:
HES
Description:
Provides funding to housing and social service providers and municipalities as well as financial assistance to individuals for housing purposes. Services provided include: rehabilitation of substandard housing; public/private partnerships to foster the development of affordable housing; acquisition of land to assist with affordable housing; demolition, relocation, comprehensive street improvements; housing site improvements; economic development activities and public service programs.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 17, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
100 Australian Avenue South, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Mailing
100 Australian Ave S Ste 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Contacts
Johnathan B Brown
Dorina Jenkins-Gaskin
Division Director III
Lori Williams
Planning Assistant
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 233-3600
Fax
(561) 233-3651
Phone
(561) 233-3606
Services
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Description
Provides funding to housing and social service providers and municipalities as well as financial assistance to individuals for housing purposes. Services provided include: rehabilitation of substandard housing; public/private partnerships to foster the development of affordable housing; acquisition of land to assist with affordable housing; demolition, relocation, comprehensive street improvements; housing site improvements; economic development activities and public service programs.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact agency.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole.
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides funding to assist income eligible first time home buyers with purchasing an existing or new home as their primary residence. Funds may be used to assist with rehabilitation of the unit being purchased, gap financing, lot acquisition, down payment, and closing costs. Up to $100,000 is awarded as a 0% interest deferred loan, secured by a recorded mortgage, promissory note and declaration of restrictions, for 30 years. The deferred loan is forgiven at the end of the term. For more information visit www.pbcgov.com/HED.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Verification of all household income; first mortgage loan pre-approval.
Eligibility
Income eligible first time homebuyer, First Mortgage Loan Pre-Approval. Attend a virtual mandatory orientation by registering at https://survey.pbcgov.com/s3/ship-registration-form.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Apply online at www.pbcgov.com/HED. All applicants are required to attend virtual mandatory orientation prior to submitting an application.
Languages
English
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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Special Notes/Funding
SHIP Foreclosure Prevention Program
Description
Provides funding in the amount of up to $20,000. Will be provided to assist with delinquent first mortgage payments (PITI), up to three months additional payments, property taxes, homeowners insurance, late fees, attorney fees, homeowners association payments, special assessments, other foreclosure related costs, and mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling. Assistance will be awarded as Deferred Loan secured by a five year Mortgage and Promissory Note. For more information visit pbcgov.com/HED
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Verification of all household income, foreclosure demand letter. Income-eligible homeowners of Palm Beach County who are facing foreclosure due to an unexpected loss of household income. Visit website: https://discover.pbcgov.org/HED/Pages/Foreclosure-Prevention-Program.aspx for more details.
Eligibility
Income eligible homeowners of Palm Beach County who are facing foreclosure due to an unexpected loss of household income.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Apply online at: https://discover.pbcgov.org/HED/Pages/Foreclosure-Prevention-Program.aspx for more details.
Languages
English
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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