Acquisition, Rehabilitation and New Construction for Homeownership (ARCH) Program
About the Program
The ARCH Program provides funding to developers and nonprofit sponsors to acquire, rehabilitate or construct affordable¹ single-family homes for sale to very low- and low-income² homebuyers in Sarasota County. The program supports homeownership opportunities by financing eligible activities such as property acquisition, demolition, site improvements, rehabilitation, and new construction.
The ARCH Program helps expand the supply of safe, quality, and affordable housing while promoting neighborhood revitalization, infill development, green building practices, and sustainable communities.
Please refer to the Request For Applications for affordability requirements, income eligibility, and application information.
Applications for Sarasota County's ARCH program are now closed.
Additional Information and Definitions
1. Affordable: The sales price may not exceed 90% of the average area purchase price in the statistical area in which the eligible housing is located. Monthly mortgage payments (including taxes and insurance) do not exceed 30% of the median annual gross income for the households.
2. Very Low- and Low-Income: Up to 80% Annual Median Income for Sarasota County. See ship-and-hhrp---2026-combined-income-and-rent-limits-(eff-5-1-2026).pdf for the most recent income limits and rent limits of all Florida counties.
Need Help?
Questions regarding the NOFA or the Sarasota County SHIP program may be directed to SHIP@scgov.net or (941) 861-5345.
