OUR MISSION
The mission of the Housing Finance Authority is to consider Leon County affordable housing financing for owner-occupied single-family and multi-family housing units to include townhouses and condominiums, which includes the sale of taxable bonds once approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.

WHO WE ARE
The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) is a seven member, dependent special district. Since its creation, the HFA has issued or joined with other counties to issue single-family mortgage revenue bonds.  This year the HFA recommended to the County to continue its ten-year association with Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to issue bonds, using the combined allocations of many counties to maximize funds, obtain the lowest possible interest rate and allow moving of mortgage fund allocation from one county to another as the need dictates.

Each County Commissioner appoints one member to the Housing Finance Authority.  These members volunteer their time, which averages three and a half hours per month. Members are as follows:

• John Lawrence, Chairman

• Robert Brannan, Vice Chairman

• Danielle Wright, Secretary

• Jeffrey Askins

• Ross Fleetwood

• Jack Harron

• George Morris

OUR PROGRAMS
Multifamily Bond Program

• Magnolia Terrace Apartments

• Lakes of San Marcos

• Housing Project
  - North Florida Magnolia Village
     - thirty-nine studio apartments for individuals who are considered
          chronically homeless
     - $125,000 in funding through Lutheran Social Services

First Time Homebuyer 
Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program
This program is designed to make purchasing a home more affordable for low and moderate income homebuyers by providing first time homebuyers with below market interest rate mortgage loans with three different rate options. Two of the options provide the homebuyer with down payment and closing cost assistance.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Special Needs: Households with person with physical disabilities:

1. Install wheelchair ramps.
2. Install grab bars in showers and bathtubs.
3. Retrofit kitchens and bathrooms for accessibility.
4. Other work that may be required and is financially feasible.

Census Tract Map Showing the Targeted Areas