Michael Simmons

The Sanford Housing Authority's Five-Year Plan outlines its mission to be a premier developer and manager of reasonably priced, attractive housing, committed to enhancing the quality of life for its customers. The plan aims to expand housing opportunities by developing quality mixed-income rental housing on SHA vacant land and increasing homeownership opportunities. It integrates goals from the collaborative Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant process and the Goldsboro Transformation Plan, focusing on community empowerment, improved community connections, investment in children, community wellness, and creating opportunities for all residents.

The MTW Supplement to the Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford Florida outlines its participation in MTW Cohort #5, focusing on the Asset Building initiative. The plan aims to expand self-sufficiency strategies through savings, financial literacy, and supportive services. Key initiatives include monthly contributions to household savings accounts, potential requirements for participation in the Sanford Housing Authority Resource Center (SHARC), and leveraging community resources for family support. The plan also seeks to streamline public housing development, increase affordable housing units, and explore homeownership components, with a primary goal of helping families increase incomes, build savings, and acquire assets.