From the Orange County Newsroom
In Summary:
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to dedicate $460,000 to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida’s Safe at Home program, which provides minor home repairs for low-to-moderate income homeowners. This marks the second year of county support, following last year’s $760,000 allocation that funded repairs for up to 30 homes. Since creating the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in 2020, the county has invested $58 million in projects that have produced nearly 2,400 affordable units and preserved dozens of existing residences.
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on December 2, 2025, to allocate $460,000 from the County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to help low-to-moderate income homeowners receive much-needed housing repairs.
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The funding commitment supports Rebuilding Together Greater Florida's Safe at Home program, enabling the local nonprofit to make minor home rehabilitation repairs for at least 15 owner-occupied single-family homes throughout the county.
This marks the second consecutive year the County has committed AHTF resources to the program. Last year, it received an allocation of $760,000 to repair as many as 30 homes.
"We are profoundly grateful to the Orange County Board of Commissioners for their steadfast commitment to affordable housing and community resilience," said Anthony Peral, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida's Vice President of Regional Programs. "Orange County's support not only strengthens our partnership but also expands our capacity to preserve housing stock, repair homes, improve family health, and revitalize neighborhoods across the region. Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities where every resident has the opportunity to thrive."
The County established the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in 2020 to provide the financial resources and leverage necessary to create and preserve affordable housing units in Orange County. To date, the County has allocated $58 million to more than a dozen projects — creating nearly 2,400 affordable units and preserving dozens of existing homes.
To learn more about the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and track the progress of projects, visit: Housing For All.
Key Points:
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Orange County approved $460,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars to support home repairs for income-qualified homeowners.
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The funding expands Rebuilding Together Greater Florida’s Safe at Home program, enabling repairs for at least 15 homes.
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This is the second consecutive year the program has received county support, following a $760,000 allocation in 2024.
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To date, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund has invested $58 million in more than a dozen projects, creating nearly 2,400 affordable units.
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County leaders say this investment strengthens housing preservation, improves family health, and revitalizes neighborhoods.
