Hernando County Seeks Applicants for Multiple Advisory Board Vacancies

Hernando County’s Public Information Office published a media release on December 17, 2025 announcing vacancies on multiple advisory boards and committees and inviting applications ahead of a January deadline. Applications are available at the County Administrator’s Office, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL, or via the county committees webpage. Applicants must submit completed forms by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026. Contact phone numbers and the county committees webpage provide additional details and application forms.

Open seats include three specific roles on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The county seeks one citizen who is an actively engaged for profit provider of affordable housing, one citizen who represents essential services personnel as defined in the local housing assistance plan, and one citizen actively engaged in banking or mortgage banking in connection with affordable housing. Those appointments will shape advisory input on local housing programs, funding priorities, and implementation of the county housing assistance plan.

The Tourist Development Council has one opening described as a Not Collecting Tax Collecting Tourist Tax representative. That seat influences recommendations on tourist tax spending for beach management, promotion, and visitor infrastructure, and could affect allocations that support local businesses and seasonal services.

Cultural and regulatory bodies also have openings. The Fine Arts Council has two vacancies that will affect programming decisions, grant recommendations, and public arts investments. The Board of Construction and Regulation seeks one Architect and Engineer position and one Consumer Representative position, roles that contribute to permit review, building code interpretation, and safety oversight. The Citizen Advisory Task Force has two positions open that will broaden public participation in county decision making.

These vacancies represent near term opportunities for residents, professionals, and stakeholders to shape county policy across housing, tourism, the arts, and construction oversight. Appointments to advisory boards do not carry legislative authority, but they inform commissioners and administrators and can influence budget priorities and program direction. Residents interested in applying should obtain an application at the County Administrator’s Office or online, confirm eligibility criteria, and submit materials before the January 2 deadline to ensure consideration.