Hallandale Beach CRA Allocates $1 Million for Rent Stabilization Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Low to Moderate Income Tenants

Redevelopment News

In the wake of South Florida experiencing the largest year-over-year rent increases in the state at 57.2%, the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, to approve the Rent Stabilization Program. The Program allocates $1 Million in rental assistance for qualifying tenants living within the CRA…

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Tampa City Leaders Prepared to Spend CRA Dollars on Renovating Historic Jackson House

Redevelopment News

Tampa city leaders say they are committed to doing anything in their power to save the historic Jackson House on Zack Street. Constructed in 1901, the building was once a boarding house in Tampa‘s Central Avenue district, providing accommodations for African Americans during the Jim Crow era and segregation. Legendary musicians, politicians and civil rights leaders…

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‘The Unofficial Mayor of West Augustine’: Greg White to Get Top Award From St. Augustine

Redevelopment News

Driving through West Augustine, people probably won’t see Greg White Sr.’s name in flashing lights, but his influence is everywhere, friends and city officials said. White, 74, has lived in the community for decades and has devoted years to service, including time as chair of the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Area Steering Committee. He’s a…

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Bayshore Drive in Collier County Tapped in Final Four Among ‘Great Healthy Places’ Contest

Redevelopment News

Bayshore Drive is one of four finalists vying for the title of “Great Healthy Place in Florida,” and its advocate is asking Collier County to help it win. The people’s choice award comes from the American Planning Association’s Florida chapter, and the finalist neighborhood that gets the most votes gets the honor. Debrah Forester, Collier…

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City of Lakeland Announces Valerie Ferrell as CRA Manager

Redevelopment News

The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce Valerie Ferrell as CRA Manager, effective Monday, September 12th.   As CRA Manager, Ferrell will oversee the operations and manage the Dixieland, Downtown and Midtown community redevelopment areas. Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a Division of the Community and Economic Development Department that focuses on areas that…

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Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Residential Preservation and Enhancement Program

Housing Programs, Redevelopment News

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…

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Down Payment Assistance – City of Orlando and the Community Redevelopment Agency

Housing Programs, Redevelopment News

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…

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