Administered by the Baker County Board of County Commissioners at 360 East Shuey Avenue (and 55 North 3rd Street) in Macclenny ((904) 275-2373 / (904) 259-3613) under Florida Statutes §§ 420.907–420.9079 and Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) oversight, the Baker County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program is the county's primary statutory aging-in-place housing preservation program. Through its Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), Baker County SHIP provides zero-interest deferred-payment loans and grants to very-low- and low-income senior and disabled homeowners across Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Sanderson, and Olustee for owner-occupied home rehabilitation, emergency roof/HVAC/septic/well replacements, mobile home structural replacements, and ADA wheelchair ramps and walk-in shower modifications.
Official Verification Sources: Baker County Board of County Commissioners — Official County Portal; Florida Housing Finance Corporation — Local Government SHIP Directory
Issuer: Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) & Baker County Board of County Commissioners
Notes: Verified Baker County SHIP Housing Office at 360 E Shuey Ave / 55 N 3rd St, Macclenny, FL 32063 ((904) 275-2373 / (904) 259-3613).
Factual details and direct answers about Baker County SHIP Housing Assistance Program (Senior Aging-in-Place & Owner-Occupied Home Repair)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
How does the Baker County SHIP program help older adults remain living independently in their own homes?
Funded through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation under F.S. §§ 420.907–420.9079, the Baker County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan provides deferred-payment loans and grants for critical roof replacements, electrical/plumbing repairs, septic/well repairs, and ADA wheelchair ramps or grab-bar installations for income-eligible elderly and disabled homeowners.
Where do Baker County seniors apply for SHIP home repair or accessibility assistance?
Applications are administered through the Baker County SHIP Housing Office at 360 East Shuey Avenue (and the Board of County Commissioners office at 55 North 3rd Street) in Macclenny, FL 32063. Residents can call (904) 275-2373 or (904) 259-3613 to confirm open funding cycles and Area Median Income (AMI) limits.
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Macclenny and Baker County.
Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A. (with Associated Counsel George H. Nelson III, Esq. — Macclenny Elder Law & Probate)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 259-3155
Edward Jones — Matthew S. 'Matt' Putney, CFP® (Macclenny Branch)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 259-6400
The Clair Winston House, LLC (Small-Home Assisted Living Facility — Macclenny)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 402-1079
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
Macclenny Housing Authority (HUD PHA FL057 — Public Housing & Senior Priority Residences)
Macclenny, Baker County
Baker Manor Apartments (HUD Project-Based Section 8 & FHFC Affordable Apartments)
Macclenny, Baker County
Northwood Apartments (HUD Section 8 & FHFC LIHTC Affordable Apartments — Royal American Management)
Macclenny, Baker County
Sandcastle Manor Apartments (FHFC HOME & Florida Community Loan Fund Single-Story Residences)
Macclenny, Baker County
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