Florida PACE Funding in Sarasota County

How it works

Florida PACE says it gives Sarasota County homeowners a way to move forward on home improvements without upfront costs or credit checks. Payments are made over time through the property tax bill at a fixed rate.

What the money covers

The Sarasota County page lists these eligible improvement categories: hurricane hardening, HVAC, roofing, water heaters, windows and doors, and home generators. For hurricane hardening, the page specifically mentions high-impact windows, storm shutters, and wind-rated protection. For windows and doors, it mentions modern storm-rated options. For roofing, it refers to a resilient roof built to local standards.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a dollar cap, interest rate, term, or required match.

How to apply

The page says approval is based on home equity and payment history. Homeowners current on their mortgage and taxes with enough equity may be eligible. The page also says applicants can select a preferred contractor from the PACE-approved network.

Geographic coverage

The Sarasota County page says the program supports homeowners in North Port, Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Laurel, and Longboat Key.

Timing

The page does not state a closing date or funding deadline.