Located on US Highway 301 at the Bradford County Courthouse North Wing (925 North Temple Avenue, Suite E, and 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091; Community Development / SHIP Direct (904) 966-6382, County Manager (904) 966-6327), the Bradford County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program is Bradford County's statutory local government affordable housing office under Florida Statutes §§ 420.907–420.9079 and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). The SHIP office helps low- and very-low-income older adults age in place safely across Starke (32091), Lawtey (32058), Hampton (32044), and Brooker (32622) by funding owner-occupied emergency roof replacements, ADA wheelchair ramps, roll-in shower retrofits, septic/well repairs, HVAC replacements, and hurricane weatherization. In addition, because Bradford County does not maintain a standalone municipal public housing authority, HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (capped at 30% of adjusted gross senior income) are administered regionally for Bradford County residents by the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (NWFRHA, HUD PHA Code FL047, (800) 235-9527 / (850) 263-5332, nwfrha.com).
Official Verification Sources: Bradford County Board of County Commissioners — Community Development & SHIP Program; Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) — Local Government SHIP Directory; Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (NWFRHA — HUD PHA FL047)
Issuer: Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) & Bradford County Board of County Commissioners
Notes: Verified Bradford County Community Development / SHIP Office at 925 N Temple Ave, Ste E, Starke, FL 32091 ((904) 966-6382 / BOCC (904) 966-6327).
Issuer: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Notes: NWFRHA (HUD PHA FL047, Toll-Free (800) 235-9527) administers HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across rural North Florida including Bradford County.
Factual details and direct answers about Bradford County SHIP Housing Assistance Program & Regional Section 8 Voucher Administration (NWFRHA)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
How can a low-income Bradford County senior homeowner apply for SHIP grants to fix a leaking roof or install a wheelchair ramp?
Senior homeowners in Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, Brooker, and unincorporated Bradford County can contact the Bradford County Community Development / SHIP Office at 925 N Temple Ave, Suite E, Starke, FL 32091 ((904) 966-6382 or (904) 966-6327) to check current SHIP funding cycles and income eligibility for owner-occupied rehabilitation, roof replacement, and ADA accessibility retrofits.
Who administers HUD Section 8 rental vouchers for seniors living in Starke and Bradford County?
HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for Bradford County residents—which cap a qualifying senior tenant's rent at 30% of adjusted monthly income—are administered regionally by the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (NWFRHA, HUD PHA Code FL047, Toll-Free (800) 235-9527, nwfrha.com).
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Starke and Bradford County.
Paul Sanders, P.A. — Meredith Paul Sanders, Esq. (Starke Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning)
Starke, Bradford County
(904) 964-2323
Edward Jones — Courtnie A. Douglas, Financial Advisor (Starke Branch)
Starke, Bradford County
(904) 964-1486
Young Hearts Extended Assisted Living Facility II (Historically Parkside Assisted Living — Starke)
Starke, Bradford County
(904) 769-1122
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
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How SHIP home repair grants, HUD Section 8 vouchers, and USDA 515 apartments work in Bradford County.
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Combining SHIP home rehabilitation grants with Bradford County senior homestead tax exemptions.
Southern Villas of Starke Apartments (USDA Section 515/521 Single-Story Villas)
Starke, Bradford County
Heritage Villas of Starke (Heritage Villas of Palm Coast — USDA Section 515/521 Subsidized Apartments)
Starke, Bradford County
Orangewood Apartments (USDA Section 515/521 & FHFC LIHTC Preservation — Starke)
Starke, Bradford County
Pine Forest Apartments — Phases I & II (USDA Section 515/521 & FHFC 4% LIHTC Single-Story Villas — Starke)
Starke, Bradford County
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