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developers, real estate professionals, advocates for low-income persons, and community groups. 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. Public input in developing or amending the Local Housing Assistance Plan is solicited in a variety of ways. One way is through coordination with existing committees, including the Indian River County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and the Indian River County Affordable Housing Partnership committee, a group which includes housing providers, social service providers, local lenders, neighborhood associations and county staff. Public input is also solicited through advertisements placed in the local newspaper. These advertisements announce Notices of Funding Availability as well as other information. Any plan changes are reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners at meetings which are noticed and open to the public. Copies of the plan are provided to municipalities and interested individuals for review and comment. Copy of the plan is also provided on the county's website. 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 and on the county website, 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. Anti -Discrimination Policy: 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: Homebuyer's educational workshops, Homeownership Counseling (Pre and Post), Credit Counseling, and other support services provided by the county, by the Senior Resource Association, by the Community Coach, Habitat for Humanity, and other social service agencies. 6