The Neighborhood Services division is responsible for the administration, management and implementation of various Federal, State and local grant-funded programs that benefit the low, very low, and moderate income households living within the designated target area. Program Description Flyer Workforce Housing Flyer First-Time Homeownership Program Housing Assistance Application Housing Rehabilitation Program Curb Appeal Program Florida…
Residential Development Incentive Program About This program was approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board on February 11, 2014. Its goal is to promote the development of unimproved lots within the Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Area. Additional Information For further information, please contact the CRA Director, Ben Janke at 850-248-0701 or email him here. Documents Community Redevelopment…
The Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Residential Preservation and Enhancement Program is a pilot program designed to revitalize the CRA area with a focus on multi-family homes within the Northwest 31 Avenue Overlay District (NW 31 Avenue, NW 30 Terrace and NW 31 Terrace). To encourage redevelopment, the Lauderdale Lakes CRA will allocate funds…
The City of Orlando and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are committed to bringing quality and affordable housing options to downtown Orlando. In an effort to increase owner-occupancy of single family homes in the Parramore area, the CRA will provide down payment/closing cost assistance to purchasers of the CRA constructed homes. The amount of assistance…
Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Programs & Incentives The GCRA is developing a new suite of incentive programs designed to encourage neighborhood preservation, economic development and community partnerships within the district. Learn more by visiting: https://gainesvillecra.com/programs-and-incentives/
Housing Trust Group (HTG), an award-winning multifamily developer and one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing, is pleased to announce the completion of Hudson Village, a residential high-rise delivering 96 affordable apartments to downtown Hollywood, Fla. Apartments at Hudson Village are reserved for residents earning 30, 60 or 70 percent of local area…
The popular downtown Bradenton block party series, Main Street Live, will return in October after going on hiatus two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is downtown Bradenton’s most popular street party; it’s back and better than ever,” according to the Facebook event page. The free monthly music series, hosted by Independent Jones…
The Florida chapter of the American Planning Association has announced that Bayshore Drive in Collier County is a finalist for the 2022 Great Places in Florida Award! Bayshore Drive is one of four finalists in the People’s Choice Award. Help Bayshore Drive win the award by voting – Vote by visiting: https://florida.planning.org/community-outreach/great-places-florida/ Voting ends –…
This summer, the Tampa Bay Times and the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency teamed to present True Florida, a photo and essay contest. It was inspired by two art exhibits on display at the Clearwater Main Public Library: the “America’s Everglades Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher” photo exhibit (which ended in May) and…
The Peninsularium, a new Tampa arts attraction, is on the horizon and the art collective behind it is looking for muralists to adorn the shipping containers that will house it. Crab Devil is accepting proposals of murals that “explore the diverse and unique nature of Florida and the Tampa Bay region,” according to a press…
A great day starts with a first read on what’s happening in Florida politics. Good Monday morning. The Florida League of Cities announced its officers for the 2022-2023 term, including Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo as its next president. Caraballo was elected by FLC membership and will serve a one-year term. The organization,…
The Biden administration announced 166 new federal grants Thursday for transportation projects from the bipartisan infrastructure law. “One thing I think you’ll see come across as we speak to communities that are receiving grant awards is how passionate they are about the need for their project,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on a call with…
