The Sadowski Housing Coalition
is a nonpartisan collection of over 40 diverse statewide organizations that initially came together in 1991 to obtain a dedicated revenue source for Florida’s affordable housing programs.
The coalition is collectively focused on the protection and enhancement of the funding from the Sadowski Housing Trust Funds, and the programs that it funds, SHIP and SAIL, which are pivotal to the success of affordable housing in Florida. The coalition believes that this funding is the floor, not the ceiling, for affordable housing. While additional funding for housing programs or projects outside SHIP or SAIL to help alleviate Florida’s deficit of housing is welcome, it needs to come from sources other than the Sadowski Housing Trust Funds.
The coalition is collectively focused on the protection and enhancement of the funding from the Sadowski Housing Trust Funds, and the programs that it funds, SHIP and SAIL, which are pivotal to the success of affordable housing in Florida. The coalition believes that this funding is the floor, not the ceiling, for affordable housing. While additional funding for housing programs or projects outside SHIP or SAIL to help alleviate Florida’s deficit of housing is welcome, it needs to come from sources other than the Sadowski Housing Trust Funds.
Sadowski Coalition Members
Business & Industry Groups
- Associated Industries of Florida
- Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers
- Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida
- Florida Apartment Association
- Florida Bankers Association
- Florida Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Economic Development Council
- Florida Green Building Coalition
- Florida Home Builders Association
- Florida Manufactured Housing Association
- Florida Realtors
- Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
- Florida Retail Federation
- Florida Transportation Builders’ Association
- Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida
- National Waste and Recycling Association
Advocates for the Elderly, Vets, Homeless, & Special Needs
- AARP of Florida
- Enterprise Community Partners
- Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
- Florida Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
- Florida Coalition to End Homelessness
- Florida Housing Coalition
- Florida Legal Services
- Florida Prosperity Partnership
- Florida Supportive Housing Coalition
- Florida Veterans Foundation
- Florida Weatherization Network
- Healthy Housing Foundation
- LeadingAge Florida
- The Arc of Florida
- United Way of Florida of Affordable Housing Providers
Faith-Based Organizations
- Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Florida Impact
- Habitat for Humanity of Florida
- Volunteers of America of Florida of Affordable Housing Provider
Government & Planning Organizations
- American Planning Association, Florida Chapter
- Florida Association of Counties
- Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Florida League of Cities
- Florida Redevelopment Association
- Florida Regional Councils Association
- 1000 Friends of Florida
Current Funding
FY 2024-25
Talking Points
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SHIP Distribution
Estimates FY 2024-25
When the projected trust funds from just one year, of $382.0 MILLION, are used for Housing,
37,000+ JOBS
Over 37,000 jobs are created.
$6 BILLION IMPACT
More than $6 billion in positive economic impact is created.
11,700 HOUSING UNITS
More than 11,700 homes will be built, rehabilitated, or sold.
Where Do the Numbers Come From?
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Contact Your Legislator
Your Toolkit
Click the button below to access a step-by-step guide to talking with your legislators about the importance of affordable housing.
Contact Your Legislator
Locate your elected officials by providing your address & city here.
Schedule a Meeting
Talk with your legislator or legislative aide in your district about the importance of affordable housing.
Notify Us
Contact Jamie Ross at 850-212-0587 or ross@flhousing.org to let her know when the meeting is to help prepare.
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Say Thanks
Express your gratitude for the time your legislator spent talking with you.
Provide Feedback
Follow up with Jaimie Ross 850-212-0587 or ross@flhousing.org to let her know how the meeting went!
Sadowski Funding Helps Floridians
Children & Families
Sadowski funds help parents & kids succeed.
Elderly Floridians
Sadowski funds allow elders to live with independence & dignity.
Veterans
Sadowski funds serve those who served our country.
People with Special Needs
Sadowski funds pave the way for independent living.
Ending Homelessness
Sadowski funds make home a reality.
Want to Know More?
Questions about Sadowski Coalition funding and programs should be directed to Mark Hendrickson: mark@thehendricksoncompany.com