Charlotte Home

2022 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Charlotte County, Fla., FL

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About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

A large percentage of Charlotte County’s population is comprised of tourists and retirees who once visited the region and later relocated here from all around the world to enjoy the good weather and tropical environment. Others moved here to be close to aging relatives and some were born here and chose to stay. This influx of people and backgrounds make the community unique and as it continues to grow and change, there is a need to assist the small workforce that supports the county’s service-based, seasonal economy. Low wage jobs are prevalent, and many employees simply do not earn enough to rent a modest apartment or own their first home. The Charlotte County Commission recognized this as a threat to our growth and responded by adopting of the Charlotte Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Incentive Program. This program importantly offers a collaborative environment for developers to work with government agencies to learn about and apply for local, state, and federal grants that are often difficult to find. It also provides developers with financial incentives that reduce project costs, streamline coordinated review processes, and expedite the construction of new housing stock.

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