Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded County of Manatee $588,051.16 on January 7, 2026, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), a formula grant to expand the supply of affordable housing for low and very low income residents. Performance runs through September 30, 2034, with work located in Bradenton, Florida. The HOME program distributes formula allocations to states, cities, urban counties, and consortia to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent affordable housing, particularly rental housing. Manatee County implements housing activities directly and through sub-awards to nonprofit partners including Habitat for Humanity, Turning Points, Bright Community Trust, the Community Coalition on Homelessness Corporation, and the Mote Marine Laboratory. Recent HOME awards support affordable owner-occupied homes, rental units, and tenant-based rental assistance through these partners. Recipients must submit Consolidated Plans every five years and annual action plans each year; HUD reviews submissions for completeness and consistency with program purposes within 45 days of receipt. Participating jurisdictions must maintain records documenting program compliance for the most recent five-year period, with affordability documentation retained for five years beyond the required retention period.