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F. Leveraging: Chapter 67-37.007(1) (b) (c) , F.A.C. and Section 420.9075(1)(a) and (1) (b3, and (1) (c) , F. S. Assistance Strategies of the Plan are intended to increase the availability of affordable residential units by combining local resources and cost saving measures into a local housing partnership and using public and private funds to reduce the cost of housing. The most effective strategy for leveraging SHIP funds is downpayment/closing cost strategy. SHIP funds may be leveraged with or used to supplement other Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs and to provide the local match to obtain federal housing grants or programs. G.Public Input: Chapter 67-37.005(3), F.A.C. In developing or amending the Local Housing Assistance Plan, public input is solicited through the Indian River County Affordable Housing Partnership group, which includes housing providers, social service providers, local lenders, neighborhood associations and county staff. Public input is solicited through the local newspaper in the advertising the Notice of Funding Availability. Also the plan is reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners. All meetings are open to the public. Copies of the plan are provided to municipalities and interested individuals for review and comment. H.Advertising and Outreach: Chapter 67-37.005(6)(a), F.A.C. The county shall advertise the notice of funding availability in the Press Journal, the local newspaper of general circulation, at least 30 days before the beginning of the application period. If no funding is available due to a waiting list, no notice of funding availability is required. I.Discrimination: Section 420.9075(3)( c), F.S. The county hereby acknowledges that, in accordance with the provisions of ss.760.20-760.37, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, or handicap in the award application process for eligible housing. J. Support Services and Counseling: Chapter 67-37.005(5)(g),F.A.0 Support services are available from various sources. Available support services may include but are not limited to: Homeownership Counseling (Pre and Post), Credit Counseling, and other support services provided by the County, by the Council on Aging, by the Community Coach, and other Social Service agencies. K.Purchase Price Limits: Section 420.9075(4)(c), F.S. and -Chapter67- 37.007(6)F.A.0 The sales price or value of new or existing eligible housing may not exceed 90% of the average area purchase price in the statistical area in which the eligible housing is located. Such average area purchase price may be calculated for any 12 -month period beginning no earlier than the fourth calendar year prior to the year in which the award occurs. The sales price of new and existing units may not exceed 90% of the average area purchase price established by the U.S. Treasury Department or as described above. The methodology used is: X Independent Study (copy attached) 2