Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Orange County, Florida $2,673,793.48 under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on January 5, 2026.

The award funds affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation or construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance to low- and very low-income households. HOME-assisted housing must meet affordability definitions and remain affordable for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years depending on the activity type and funding amount.

Orange County serves as the participating jurisdiction and recipient. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2034, with place of performance in Orlando, Florida. The county may undertake HOME projects directly or distribute funds to developers, owners, and other affordable housing partners.

The HOME program is a formula grant established in 1990 under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, with 40 percent of annual appropriations allocated to states and 60 percent to qualifying local governments and consortia. Participating jurisdictions must maintain records enabling HUD to verify program compliance for the most recent five years, with additional documentation of affordability periods retained for five years beyond the required period. Recipients submit Consolidated Plans every five years and annual action plans subject to HUD review within 45 days of submission.