Our Mission

Homes In Partnership, Inc.’s (HIP) mission is to provide families with decent, affordable housing and to improve the economic conditions of the communities the organization serves.

Our History

HIP is a community-based organization which specializes in affordable housing for very low and low-income families. Since its inception in 1975, HIP has provided over 3,600 families with single-family housing, both rehab and new construction.

HIP builds homes on scattered sites as well as developing subdivisions in underserved areas. In the last thirty years, HIP has developed subdivisions ranging from 5 lots to 166 lots. HIP’s subdivisions have received many awards including the Fannie Mae Award of Excellence, the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Partnership Excellence Award and the Secretary of Agriculture’s National Homeownership Week award. In June 2003, HUD recognized HIP’s contribution to Hispanic families with a personal appearance and presentation by Secretary of Agriculture, Mel Martinez during National Homeownership Week.

In addition to constructing new single-family homes, HIP is also involved in the rehabilitation of older homes and property management of rental units. HIP’s “Rehab Program” helps add to the availability of affordable housing stock, and it also helps stop the deterioration of neighborhoods and increases property values. Since 2002, HIP has managed nineteen affordable rental units in the South Apopka area and continues to seek opportunities to help shape the Central Florida communities served.

Our Future

Headquartered in Apopka, Florida, HIP was established as a non-profit organization to reach out to families and improve housing conditions in rural areas of Orange County. Since its inception, HIP has expanded to open two additional offices to serve Lake and Sumter counties.

HIP has also expanded outreach programs, and now has three HUD-Certified Housing Counselors on staff. This expansion allows for the capacity and resources to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing and provides improved services for clients.

HIP will be breaking new ground in the near future with new developments, including the proposed addition of rental and commercial opportunities.