Housing Programs

BMRH: Below Market Rate Housing on Sanibel
A Program of Affordable Rental Housing for the City of Sanibel

BMRH, Below Market Rate Housing, is a unique program started by the City of Sanibel in 1983 with the purpose of providing affordable housing for persons of limited means who work on Sanibel but can’t afford to live there, and for longtime residents who can no longer afford Sanibel rents. Priority is given to those persons who live or work on Sanibel. Older and retired persons are also eligible. A 12 unit complex for senior citizens is included in the program. Click here to read more information.

Focus on the Future
Employer Assisted Housing

Having affordable housing opportunities near Sanibel employees’ jobs can help Sanibel attract and retain qualified workers for a variety of positions. Our area has low unemployment and high competition for the same potential employees, causing some employers to offer sign-on bonuses and other incentives. Having Sanibel employees close to their work sites on Sanibel would also provide enhanced services to the community, especially in emergency situations. In turn, employees would spend less time and money on an often lengthy commute to and from work and would be able to be residents of and participants in the Sanibel community. Retention of qualified and skilled workers would also significantly lessen the costs associated with employee turn-over and training. Click here to read more information.