NOTICE OF 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR HOUSING EQUITY PLAN
Hernando County supports housing equity and is committed to promoting housing choice for all residents. As a grant recipient of federal funds through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the county certifies it will take meaningful actions that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. The county also has an obligation to comply with the Fair Housing Act of 1968 which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other real estate-related transactions because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability. The county also recognizes ancestry, marital status, and age as protected classes.
To Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH), the county has developed a Housing Equity Plan which provides a comprehensive analysis of factors impacting housing choice in the county and outlines strategies intended to reduce or eliminate barriers to fair housing.
The county invites residents, housing and homeless partners, service providers, business partners, and other stakeholders to provide comments on the draft Housing Equity Plan during the 30-day period from Friday April 4, 2025, through Monday May 5, 2025.
Draft documents are available for review and comment online at: https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/housing-and-supportive-services or request by email to [email protected]. Please submit written comments to: Veda Ramirez, Housing and Supportive Services, 621 West Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 am, to obtain input and comments for the proposed Housing Equity Plan and to adopt the plan.
Hernando County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Drug Free Workplace Employer. Hernando County is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all county programs, services and activities, and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request accommodations for non-English speaking persons, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with hearing impairments, please contact the Hernando County ADA Coordinator at (352) 754-4776 or (352) 754-4025. TTY users please call 711.
Published: April 4, 2025
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