Housing Department
Housing Department Mission
The Housing Department provides safe and sustainable housing opportunities that preserves and expand the communities of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Housing Department provide homeownership opportunities, emergency home repairs and rental housing for Tribal Members through a variety of programs. The goal is to develop quality sustainable housing development in all Tribal Communities, which fosters a full and rich residential quality of life.
Housing Programs (See Current Housing Policy for Terms & Eligibility)
- Home Maintenance
Provides minor repairs to homesites
- Property Management
Exterior lawn management of the of the property which includes hazard elimination
- Residential Health & Safety
Designed to provide preventive services to minimize unsafe and unhealthy conditions
- Healthy Home Program
Courtesy annual home inspections to examine the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing integrity of the home
- ADA/Special Needs
Provides new or retrofitted accessibility and accommodations for individuals with specials needs
- Relocation Assistance
Provides relocation and temporary shelter due to unsafe living conditions
- Rental Program
Rental opportunities based on needs and on a waiting list
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Homeowner/Renter’s Insurance
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Blanket policies for homeowners and renters
- Generator Program
Inspections and minor repair of existing standby generators
- Elder Generator Program
Primary Residence Generator Program provides that all Tribal Member Elders are entitled to the installation of a new Generator, one time only, not to exceed $35,000.
Planning & Development Services Offered
- Renovation Construction to or expansion of an existing home to meet the tribal building code
- Rehabilitation Construction of an existing home to bring the home up to safety, quality and code standards
- New Construction of a home at a site where a home did not previously exist
Please contact the Housing Department staff for more information about these services and programs.