The NW 79th Street Community Redevelopment Agency announced a new home rehabilitation grant program during a recent community town hall, offering up to $30,000 to eligible homeowners living within the agency’s boundaries.
Thirty homeowners will be selected to receive funding for improvements such as roof repairs or replacement, impact windows and doors, electrical and HVAC upgrades, painting, stucco work, ADA accessibility enhancements, pest control, decorative improvements, and other repairs aimed at improving home safety and livability.
Commissioner Marlene Bastien and Commissioner Keon Hardemon, who both represent portions of the area, encouraged residents to apply and emphasized the importance of helping longtime homeowners remain safe and comfortable in their neighborhoods.
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Live within the NW 79th Street CRA boundaries
- Own and occupy the home as their primary residence
- Have lived in the home for at least two years
- Meet household income requirements, which cannot exceed 140% of the Area Median Income
- Maximum income limits range from $121,520 for a one-person household to $229,040 for a household of eight
- Be current on property taxes
- Not be involved in an active bankruptcy case
According to CRA Executive Director Casneve “Khass” Oupelle, homeowners are not required to have insurance at the time they apply, but they must be willing to obtain insurance once rehabilitation work is completed.
The CRA is partnering with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization that will oversee and carry out the construction and rehabilitation projects.
Officials are urging residents to submit applications as soon as possible. Applications are available at the NW 79th Street Community Redevelopment Agency, 7900 NW 27th Avenue,, Suite 236, Miami, FL 33147. For details, call 305-836-1071.
Applications will be accepted from May 11 through June 12. Incomplete applications will not be considered.