Housing Initiatives
Safe, Affordable and Sustainable Housing
The HECDC is dedicated to ensuring Eastside residents have access to affordable single family and multi family housing. We work with local developers, partners and housing authorities to address the area's critical need for safe, affordable quality housing and home maintenance and repairs for low income residents. HECDC is building single-family homes for low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers and, through partnerships with private developers, has a goal to build 500 units of rental housing.
Heirs Property and Property Tax assistance
HECDC, in parntership with LISC Jacksonville provides comprehensive assistance for heirs property and estate planning, offering expert guidance to navigate the complexities of property inheritance. We specialize in helping clients safeguard their assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure a smooth transition of ownership. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and goals. Let us help you secure your family's future and protect your legacy through strategic estate planning and property tax management.
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Homebuyer Counseling
The Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation (HECDC) is offering workshops for first-time homebuyers. These sessions are designed to guide first-time homebuyers step by step through the home buying process. Homebuyers will be provided one-on-one counseling through the Jacksonville Urban League, a HUD Certified counseling agency. Hear from industry professionals on the steps to becoming a homeowner.
Neighborhood Safety and Infrastructure
Eastside is in Zone 1 Sheriff’s Watch – Neighborhood, also known as a neighborhood watch group, is a program designed for neighbors to watch out for other neighbors during times when criminal activity would most likely occur, and report suspicious activity to the police.
For more information about this program please contact the Community Engagement Office at 904.630.2160.
Restore & Repair
In an effort to preserve the remarkable legacy of the Eastside, the Restore and Repair Program supports longtime Eastside residents in making improvements to their homes, ensuring those families can remain in safe, stable housing now and into the future. The families we serve have experienced hardships that have hindered their ability to maintain their homes when the structures fall into disrepair, have storm damage, or experience typical aging.
The program sources bids from contractors who are based in the Eastside and other Urban Core neighborhoods, serving as an additional economic development mechanism for BIPOC and women-owned contractors and construction workers.
