Housing
Safe, stable homes are the foundation of a healthy community
By the numbers
See the full impact report- Homes in the Bridgeport Development
31
Homes in the Bridgeport Development
Co-created by the CDC in North Port St. Joe
- Community properties
3
Community properties
Held for affordable housing and mixed-use development
- Start-to-Home applications
Open
Start-to-Home applications
A path to homeownership in a newly built home
Now Accepting Applications
Start-to-Home Program
A pathway to owning a newly built home in North Port St. Joe, with mortgage-readiness support and help seeking down payment assistance.
Housing Availability, Quality, and Stability
The North Port St. Joe community has clearly identified housing and public health as its top concerns. In response, the North Port St. Joe CDC is actively pursuing several initiatives aimed at improving housing availability and quality.
This includes exploring land purchases surrounding North Port St. Joe, the possibility of creating accessory dwelling units, and establishing a community land trust. These efforts are interconnected and designed to ensure the development of affordable housing that allows residents to remain within their community.
Many existing homes and apartments in the area have been impacted by environmental events, leaving them uninhabitable. The NPSJ CDC is committed to collaborating with blight management groups to preserve homes for residents and, when necessary, facilitate the demolition of unsafe structures to protect public health.
In the Community
Housing Conditions and Community Stability
Housing work is connected to property preservation, land acquisition, and keeping residents in the community they call home.
Initiatives
What We Are Exploring
Land purchases surrounding North Port St. Joe
Accessory dwelling units
A community land trust
Blight management partnerships
Rent control strategies
Tax relief programs to help residents remain in the community
Property Preservation
Property Preservation & Stabilization
We have recently secured funding to enhance property preservation and stabilization efforts in the community. This new initiative will help address code enforcement liens and violations and offer assistance to homeowners interested in selling property to local agencies.
The funding will support the removal of burdensome code enforcement liens, allowing homeowners to invest in their properties and contribute to a more stable housing environment. Additionally, the NPSJ CDC will use the funds to facilitate land acquisition for affordable housing, aiming to revitalize the neighborhood and attract returning residents.
Our goal is to promote sustainable community development, ensuring North Port St. Joe remains a thriving and inclusive neighborhood for all.
Ready to Become a Homeowner?
Learn about the Start-to-Home Program and how to apply, or contact us about other housing resources.