The purpose of the Okeechobee County Local Housing Assistance Program is:
• to meet the housing needs of the very low, low and moderate-income households
• to expand production of and preserve affordable housing; and 
• to further the housing element of the local government comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing.

Fiscal years covered by the Plan: 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Governance  of the Plan: The SHIP Program is established in accordance with Section 420.907-9079, Florida Statutes and Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code. Cities and Counties must be in compliance with these applicable statutes, rules and any additional requirements as established through the Legislative process.

Local Housing Partnership: The SHIP Program encourages building active partnerships between government, lending institutions, builders and developers, not-for-profit and community-based housing providers and service organizations, providers of professional services related to affordable housing, advocates for low income persons, real estate professionals, persons or entities that can provide housing or support services and lead agencies of the local continuums of care.

For a detailed review of Okeechobee County's Local Housing Assistance Plan:
Okeechobee County Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2025 through 2028 ada ckd