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Jacksonville Growth & Affordability Partnership Fund

Closing Funding Gaps for Jacksonville-Area Real Estate Projects

Jax GAP Fund loans can be used for the acquisition, refinancing, construction, and rehabilitation of properties within Jacksonville or Duval County, Florida.

The fund is administered by Self-Help Ventures Fund and funded by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Northern Trust, and Pinnacle.

Existing properties or land to develop affordable housing.
New construction or rehabilitation
Project scope must include creating or preserving affordable units for rent.
Must be located within the city of Jacksonville, FL or Duval County.
What is the Jax GAP Fund?

The Jacksonville Growth & Affordability Partnership Fund (“Jax GAP Fund”) is a $20 million loan fund created to support and preserve existing affordable housing initiatives in Jacksonville, Florida.

What is the Jax GAP Fund?

The Jacksonville Growth & Affordability Partnership Fund (“Jax GAP Fund”) is a $20 million loan fund created to support and preserve existing affordable housing initiatives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Existing properties or land to develop affordable housing.
New construction or rehabilitation
Project scope must include creating or preserving affordable units for rent.
Must be located within the city of Jacksonville, FL or Duval County.
Benefits of the fund:
  • Pairs well with other affordable housing financing,
    including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
  • Recourse and non-recourse options available.
  • Access to in-house legal.
  • No prepayment penalty.
  • Competitive origination fee of 1%.
Eligible Borrowers:
  • Nonprofit and for-profit developers 
  • Recent, relevant affordable housing development experience
Jacksonville Bridge and Mezzanine Financing
Bridge Financing for Affordable Housing
  • Term: Up to 5 years
  • Amounts: $500,000 to $7,000,000
  • 4.75% rates available
Mezzanine Financing for Affordable Housing
  • Term: Up to 15 years
  • Amounts: $500,000 to $7,000,000
  • 4.0% interest rate until 9/2027 (4.25% thereafter)

Program Partners

Creating more affordable housing in our communities requires creative collaboration among many organizations. The Jax GAP Fund is a great example of what we can do when we work together.

 The Jax GAP Fund is a result of collaboration among the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Northern Trust, and Pinnacle, with Self-Help Ventures Fund serving as administrator of the fund.

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