State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program

How it works

The State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program is administered locally by Martin County Human Services. The county says the program provides housing assistance to eligible Martin County residents, including assistance for home repairs and rental assistance for move-in expenses.

Assistance is subject to funding availability and the requirements of each SHIP strategy. The county also notes that not all assistance strategies are open at all times.

What the money covers

The page identifies a Housing Rehabilitation Assistance strategy for income-eligible homeowners. Eligible repairs may include:

• Correcting code violations
• Eliminating health and safety hazards
• Addressing major deficiencies that impact the livability of the home

The county says rehabilitation funding is intended for moderate repairs, not home remodeling. Homes must be structurally adequate to qualify, and homes beyond economical repair may not be eligible.

Current application status

The page states that SHIP applications are currently being accepted for Water and Sewer Hookup and Move-in Assistance.

How to apply

The page refers residents to the SHIP Program page for details, and the county housing page says applicants must call to schedule an appointment with Human Services staff to review and complete an application.

Timing and deadlines

No fixed deadline is listed on the page. The county says availability depends on funding and strategy status.