Housing and Economic Development

Address

100 Australian Avenue South, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

(561) 233-3600

http://www.pbcgov.com/hed

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

Date of Official Change:

August 16, 2024

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

Primary Contact

Director

(561) 233-3600

jbrown2@co.palm-beach.fl.us

Dorina Jenkins-Gaskin

Division Director III

hesverify@pbcgov.org

Lori Williams

Planning Assistant

HEDverify@pbcgov.org

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 233-3600

Fax

(561) 233-3651

Phone

(561) 233-3606

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

Eligibility

Contact agency.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone.

Languages

English, Spanish, Creole.

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County

    Contact

    Name:
    Johnathan B Brown
    Title:
    Director
    Phone:
    561-233-3600
    Email:
    jbrown2@co.palm-beach.fl.us

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-233-3651
    Type:
    Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    561-233-3600
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-1100.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    SHIP Purchase Assistance Program

    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 beginning Wednesday, December 28, 2022 through Monday, January 30, 2023. All applicants are required to attend virtual mandatory orientation prior to submitting an application.

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County

    Geography Served

    None

    Contact

    Name:
    Lori Williams
    Title:
    Planning Assistant
    Email:
    HEDverify@pbcgov.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-233-3651
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    561-233-3600
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Number:
    561-233-3606
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3500.3400-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

    Verifiction of all household income, foreclosure demand letter.

    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 pbcgov.com/HED beginning Monday, June 27, 2022 until all funding is expended. All applicants are required to attend virtual mandatory orientation by registering at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6869720/HED-HOME

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-233-3651
      Type:
      Service Fax
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      561-233-3600
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Number:
      561-233-3606
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3500.3400-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

      Verifiction of all household income, foreclosure demand letter.

      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 pbcgov.com/HED beginning Monday, June 27, 2022 until all funding is expended. All applicants are required to attend virtual mandatory orientation by registering at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6869720/HED-HOME

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Palm Beach County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Palm Beach County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-233-3651
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        561-233-3600
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Number:
        561-233-3606
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-1800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Special Notes/Funding

        CDBG-CV Mortgage Assistance Program

        Description

        Provides financial assistance to income eligible households impacted by COVID 19, who are delinquent in their first mortgage and escrow payments (PITI), second mortgages, late fees, condominium and homeowners association payments, special assessments and other mortgage associated costs related to COVID 19. For more information visit pbcgov.com/HED.

        Hours

        Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

        Required Documents

        Verification of all household income, applicants household must have been financially impacted by COVID 19

        Eligibility

        Income eligible Palm Beach County homeowners finacially impacted by COVID 19.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Apply online at pbcgov.com/HED beginning Monday June 27, 2022 until all funding is expended.

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Palm Beach County

        Geography Served

        None

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-233-3651
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        561-233-3600
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Number:
        561-233-3606
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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