Alachua County is seeking public input for its Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) at three community meetings slated for January and February.

According to a release, the Alachua County Community Support Services, Housing and Strategic Development Division invites the public for comments and recommendations on LHAP.

The county will host three public meetings to receive public input on the plan. When finalized, the LHAP will summarize planned activities, affordable housing priorities and funding levels for the years 2026-2029. The plan will govern State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program activities.

The public is encouraged to attend any or all meetings and be part of the process.

The details of these meetings can be found below: 

Meeting No. 1 – In Person
Date: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
Place: Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium, 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry

Meeting No. 2 – Virtual
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Date: 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Meeting No. 3 – In Person
Date: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Place: Thomas Coward Auditorium, 224 SE 24th St., Gainesville

Anyone unable to attend these meetings may contact Alachua County Housing and Strategic Development to request a copy of the draft LHAP and provide their comments to the LHAP by contacting housing@alachuacounty.us or 352-337-6240.