SHIP Program Eligibility Requirements

Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation 

The applicant(s) must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Applicant(s) must own and occupy, as your primary residence, the property where the rehabilitation work is to take place and has lived there for a minimum of 18 months 
  •  The Housing Unit must be located within the municipal boundaries of Wellington as defined on the Property Appraiser's website. 
  • Applicant(s) will be ranked for assistance based on a first-qualified, first-served basis with priorities for Special Needs, Essential Services Personnel, and then income groups.
  • The property must be single-family, town homes or condominiums (No mobile homes) 
  • The property's maximum purchase/sales price cannot exceed $382,194.90.
  • Property must meet Village of Wellington minimum housing quality standards and be inspected and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Building Department (some repairs may be included in the assistance).
  • Household must be at or below 140% of the Palm Beach County Area Median Income Limits.                         

Emergency Replacement Program

The applicant(s) must meet ALL of the following criteria: 

  • Applicant(s) must own and occupy, as your primary residence.
  • The property must be located within the Village limits of Wellington, Florida.
  • Replacement and/or repair costs must be estimated to be a minimum of $2,000.00. Applicants must present a quote from a licensed vendor or contractor/subcontractor in order to receive assistance.
  • Vendors must be E-Verify enrolled and shall register with the Village of Wellington Finance Department before commencing work.
  • In the event a quote is not available, the SHIP admin may request for an inspection after applicant is approved for the program.
  • Eligible applicants may receive a maximum grant amount of $10,500. 
  • Applicant(s) will be ranked for assistance based on a first-qualified, first-served basis with priorities for Special Needs, Essential Services Personnel, and then income groups.
  • The property must be single-family, townhomes, or condominiums (No mobile homes) 
  • The property's maximum purchase/sales price cannot exceed $382,194.90.
  • Property must meet Village of Wellington minimum housing quality standards and be inspected and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Building Department (some repairs may be included in the assistance).
  • Household must be at or below 140% of the Palm Beach County Area Median Income Limits.