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Owner-Occupied Rehab Program

Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services Department · County program

Forgivable loan; dollar amount not stated

Hernando County offers a forgivable loan to income-qualified homeowners to fix health and safety hazards, code violations, and some energy-efficiency issues in owner-occupied homes. The county says the program can also improve accessibility and is aimed at making homes safer and more livable.

Last verified: August 14, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The Owner-Occupied Rehab Program is run by Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services. It provides funding in the form of a forgivable loan to income-qualified property owners.

What the money covers

The county says the program’s objective is to improve living conditions by:

  • removing health and safety hazards,
  • correcting code violations,
  • providing effective energy conserving features, and
  • making handicap accessibility improvements.

Amounts and repayment

The source does not state a dollar cap.

The loan is forgiven if the home remains owner-occupied. It must be paid back if the home is sold, title is transferred, the home is foreclosed upon, or it ceases to be the recipient’s primary residence.

How to apply

Applications can be accessed online or at the Housing and Supportive Services Department at 621 W. Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state a closing date or waitlist status.

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