Resources

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT  www.rurdev.usda.gov/
HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL  http://www.ruralhome.org/
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FLORIDA www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
PASCO COUNTY FLORIDA www.pascocountyfl.net
FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION www.floridahousing.org/
US DEPT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT www.hud.gov/
SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  suncoastfcu.org/
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA www.fhlbatl.com
FLORIDA WATERSTAR http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/florida_water_star_gold/
FGBC www.floridagreenbuilding.org
ENERGY STAR www.energystar.gov/

FEDERAL

Fannie Mae's web site provides information about foreclosure prevention, news about the company, information for the media and investors, information about career opportunities  http://www.fanniemae.com/index.html

The USDA Rural Development (Florida Office) provides consultations, assistance and funding opportunities for, individuals and businesses located in rural communities  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/fl/

Freddie Mac works with mortgage lenders to help people get lower housing costs and better access to home financing. Site contains news, products, services and homeownership advice.
 http://www.freddiemac.com/

STATE

The Florida Housing Coalition is a non-profit, statewide membership organization that provides information, training and technical assistance on affordable housing and related issues in Florida.www.flhousing.org

Register to vote!  http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration/voter-reg.shtml

COUNTY

The Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Office seeks to stimulate neighborhood revitalization efforts by increasing affordable housing opportunities as well as community and economic development initiatives for eligible residents of Hillsborough County. www.hillsboroughcounty.org/affordablehousingoffice

The mission of the Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Task Force is to reduce barriers and find efficient and effective ways of providing affordable housing in Hillsborough County. There are 24 members on the Task Force representing each jurisdiction and other multiple perspectives in the affordable housing arena.
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/affordablehousing/

The mission of the Pasco County Housing Authority is to assist low-income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives.  www.pascocountyhousing.org/about/mission.htm

The Pasco County Housing Authority is dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to our tenants.  http://www.pascocountyhousing.org/

LOCAL

The Housing and Education Alliance offers credit counseling and first-time homebuyer classes.  www.myhomeamerica.org

Genesis Financial Management, Inc. provides non-profit debt management solutions designed to empower our clients with tools that eliminate their debt and significantly improve their financial future. www.yourgfm.com