NEW TOOL AVAILABLE FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LANDLORDS

Sarasota, FL: Landlords throughout the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County now have a new tool to inform potential tenants about available and affordable units: a website. Landlords can easily register their affordable units through the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development website at ohcd.sarasotagov.com. Follow the prompts under “Rental Properties”. Units can also be registered by calling
1-877-428-8844.

“In the past, only rental properties which received funding from the State of Florida were allowed to submit information. But, this new tool broadens the scope by allowing any landlord within Sarasota County to share information about affordable housing units available for rent,” said Don Hadsell, Director of the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development.

OHCD recently contracted with SocialServe.com to help local residents find affordable rental units. The site is designed to match property owners who have rental property with individuals seeking to rent an affordable apartment or house. “Our office has seen an increase in available housing for rent and this is one way to share information with our workforce to ensure access to affordable housing,” said Hadsell. Prospective tenants can view available affordable housing by visiting ohcd.sarasotagov.com.

To be considered affordable housing, a rental unit must be 140% of the HUD fair market rent. In Sarasota, that works out to be approximately:

• 1 Bedroom = $1,000/month
• 2 Bedroom = $1,200/month
• 3 Bedroom = $1,500/month

It is anticipated this new system will become the primary resource for locating rental housing throughout Sarasota County. “If you are a property owner who has available rentals, I encourage you to list your property today,” said Hadsell.

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For more information please contact Don Hadsell, Director of Housing and Community Development, at 941-951-3640.