Public Notice

Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc.  and St. Lucie  Habitat for Humanity, Inc.   

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc.  in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc., are planning to apply for HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funding with the intent to address the stabilization and revitalization of neighborhoods in targeted neighborhoods located within St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce that have been identified as being significantly affected and at risk due to factors related to the national and state's economic downturn and foreclosure crisis. Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc.’s  draft NSP2 Application is for the utilization of funds not to exceed $50,000,000 under Title XII of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA). Eligible NSP2 activities include: establish financing methods for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties, purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, redevelop demolished or vacant properties as housing.

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc.  and Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc. are soliciting public comments and recommendations to assist in developing the objectives, strategies and approaches that will best utilize the resources being made available through this Federal funding opportunity. For a description of the proposed target geography, and proposed uses of NSP2 funds, please visit the Florida Habitat for Humanity of Florida web site at www.phfh.org/hfhf.htm.  Comments will be received for 10 days from the date of this notice.

Please submit NSP2 proposal comments and recommendations by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or you may submit written comments to Barbara Inman, Habitat for Humanity, 3071 118th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL  33716.

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity of Florida, Inc. administer their programs in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with equal employment opportunities, affirmative action, and fair housing requirements.

www.phfh.org/hfhf.htm