State Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Lake Placid, is backing Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County's drive to save a $2.5 million housing grant threatened by state budget cuts. ...more

February 23, 2009

In an attempt to save a $2.5 million workforce-housing grant from state budget cuts, Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County is launching a petition drive. ...more

February 6, 2009

State budget cuts could take away a $2.5 million state grant for Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County's 100-townhouse Ridgeview project. ...more

January 30, 2009

Highlands County was in danger of losing a $2.5 million state grant to help working families become homeowners. ...more

September 11, 2008

SEBRING — New houses are beginning to spring up in Sebring's newest housing subdivision not far from Sebring High School, providing needed jobs and a quality home for average folks needing a house. Part of the subdivision will be solely for workforce affordable housing with state financing assistance, for those who qualify. One hundred and 50 homes will be built over the next 18 months in this gated community, with 50 available only to people who qualify for the state's Community Workforce Innovative Pilot Program. Better known as "CWHIP," the program gives working people in vital jobs, with income limits, at least $50,000 and, in some cases, $60,000 off the price of these new homes. ...more

June 27, 2008

SEBRING — Teachers seeking affordable housing have a new option with the School Board of Highlands County approving an agreement with a local developer. The school district will help get the word out about Las Villas Phase 2, an affordable housing development on Kenilworth Boulevard, east of Sebring High School. Project developer Caribbean Realestate Developers has qualified for a grant to provide workforce housing for personnel considered essential to the county. Teachers are considered essential personnel. "The bottom line is you have the opportunity to provide $50,000, maybe even $70,000 off the purchase of a villa for a teacher," school district teacher recruiter Sean Rego said at a recent school board meeting. The housing agreement requires no monetary responsibility of the school district. ...more

February 4, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to apply for a $5 million state grant that would be used to build a limited amount of affordable housing for school employees. ...more

December 19, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Affordable housing for school district employees will be back on the agenda when the Pasco County School Board meets at 6 p.m. today. ...more

December 18, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board is expected to decide Dec. 3 whether to pursue a proposal that could lead to construction of a limited amount of affordable housing for teachers and other school district employees. ...more

November 22, 2007