- The Task Force consists of seven (7) members.
- Each County Commissioner may nominate one (1) member from their respective district.
- The County Commission appoints two (2) at-large members.
- At least 51% of members must meet the low- and moderate-income definition (households at or below 80% of area median income).
Grants
Hernando County Housing & Supportive Services administers several grant-funded programs that support housing, community development, public health, and substance abuse prevention.
Grants
Community Development Block Grant (CBDG)
What is the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG)?
Created in 1974 under the Housing and Community Development Act, Title I, the program supports projects that meet one or more of the following national objectives:
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- Benefit low and moderate-income persons
- Prevent or eliminate slum or blight
- Address urgent community development needs
Application & Application Scoring Guide
CDBG Application And Program Guide CDBG Application Scoring Checklist
Eligible Activities
The CDBG Program supports activities across several focus areas, including housing, economic development, public services, public facilities, and public infrastructure.
Examples of Eligible Activities:
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Public Improvement / Public Infrastructure
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Public Facilities
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Public Services (15% CAP)
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Housing
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Economic Development
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CBDG: Housing Rehabilitation Program
What is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program?
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program provides funding to make necessary repairs to income-eligible, owner-occupied homes.
Assistance may include:
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- Renovation of existing housing units
- Demolition and replacement of unsafe or substandard housing units
Funding Availability
Funding availability will be announced when the program begins accepting applications.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Task Force
The Community Development Block Grant Task Force increases public awareness of the function of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the types of assistance available to low- and moderate-income residents.
In this role, the Task Force:
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- Reviews and provides input on the Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- Provides input on the implementation of community projects
More information about the Task Force can be found below:
Appointments and Qualifications
Members serve four-year terms.
Meeting Frequency, Time, and Location
- Meetings are held at least once annually by Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services.
- Meeting times vary.
- Citizens are welcome to apply at any time; however, applications are only considered when a vacancy occurs.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federal formula grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is the largest federal block grant designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.
HOME funds are used — often in partnership with local nonprofits — to build, purchase, and rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or to provide direct rental assistance to low-income residents.
Application & Application Scoring Guide
HOME Application And Program Guide HOME Application Scoring Checklist
HOME Notices & Resources
- HOME FACTS
- HOMEfires
- HOME CPD Notices — provide detailed guidance on how HOME program regulations should be interpreted or applied
Hernando County HOME Rent & Income Limits
Please see the HOME Rent and Income Limits for Hernando County, effective 6/01/2025:
HOME 2025 Income and Rent Limits
Opioid Settlement Funds
Hernando County, along with other Florida counties and cities, agreed to the Florida Opioid Allocations and Statewide Response Agreement (the "Florida Plan"), which governs the allocation and use of opioid litigation settlement proceeds. Under this agreement, the State established City/County Funds and a Regional Fund to address the impact of opioid-related issues.
Regional Funds
Regional funds are received by the Managing Entity, Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems (LSF), on behalf of Hernando County.
- 2026–2027 Hernando Request for Application for County Regional Opioid Settlement Abatement Funds Notice
- 2026–2027 Hernando Request for Application for County Regional Opioid Settlement Abatement Application
- Request For Changes From Currently Contracted/Request For Funding From Uncontracted Service Providers Form
- SAMH Projected Operating and Capital Budget
City/County Funds
Hernando County's City/County Fund is distributed directly to the County. Housing and Supportive Services is designated to manage the recurring funding.
- 2026 Hernando County Opioid Abatement Settlement Program Funds Notice
- 2026 Hernando County Opioid Abatement Settlement Application
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant (CJMHSA)
On September 12, 2016, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners approved LSF Health System to serve as lead applicant for the Florida Department of Children and Families grant opportunity "Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant (CJMHSA)," on behalf of the county.
The primary goal of the grant was to assess and plan for initiatives that increase public safety, avert increased spending on the criminal justice system, and improve the accessibility and effectiveness of treatment services for adults and youths who have a mental illness, substance abuse disorder, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, who are in, or at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
Program Contact
For questions or comments about any of the programs on this page, please contact:
Veda Ramirez
Director, Housing and Supportive Services
📞 Phone: (352) 540-4338
📠 Fax: (352) 540-4339
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