Welcome to the City of Miami
Department of Community Development

The Department of Community Development coordinates programs funded through federal and state grants to assist Miami’s economically disadvantaged residents and neighborhoods. Through cooperative partnerships with the public and private sectors, the Department oversees the divisions of Housing and Administrative Services, which are dedicated to giving low-income residents access to the region’s economic growth and prosperity.                     

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2)
(Posted 07/03/2009)

Federal regulations governing the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009 require that citizens be provided reasonable notice of and opportunity to comment on the proposed uses of NSP2 funding.  The City of Miami is requesting $38,500,000 of funds to be allocated under ARRA through a competitive bid, and proposes the following NSP2 activities to be undertaken to benefit low- moderate- and middle- income residents throughout neighborhoods in the City of Miami.

Copies of the NSP2 application elements are currently available for review Click here for NSP2 Draft Application or you can pick up a copy from the Department of Community Development, 444 SW 2 Avenue, 2 Floor, Miami, FL  33130. The review and comment period commences on July 4, 2009 and ends on July 13, 2009 at 4:00 PM. Comments must be submitted either by e-mail to NSP2@miamigov.com  or  in writing to: 444 SW 2 Avenue, 2 Floor, Miami, FL 33130 Attn. Ann Kashmer and must be received no later than July, 12, 2009.

City of Miami Department of Community Development 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan and 2009-2010 Action Plan Available for Review and Comment
(Posted 06/23/2009)

As per the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR 91.200, U.S. HUD requires entitlement cities that receive funds under its grant programs to prepare a Consolidated Plan and an annual Action Plan, which detail proposed activities to maximize the benefits of federal funding to low income residents. The City of Miami is required to report annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Home Investment Partnerships (HOME); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) programs. 

The City of Miami Department of Community Development has completed a draft of its 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan  and 2009-2010 Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan will be available for public review and comment for a period of no less than 30 days. The review and comment period begins on June 23, 2009 and ends July 22, 2009. The plan will be presented to City Commission for approval on July 23, 2009 (public hearing).

Draft copies of the plans will also be available at the City of Miami Department of Community Development office located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2nd floor, Miami, Florida, 33130. Comments to the plans must be submitted in writing to: 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2nd floor, Miami, Florida, 33130: Attn: Robert Tazoe, no later than July 22, 2009.  Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing.  The meeting site is accessible to the handicapped.  Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the Department of Community Development at (305) 416-2096 no less than three (3) business days prior to the Public Hearing date

Request for Proposals for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Single Family
(Posted 06/19/2009)

The City of Miami Department of Community Development is accepting Request for Proposals for the implementation of a program to acquire, rehabilitate and sell foreclosed single-family, condo or Townhome units to families making less than 120% for the Area Median Income (AMI) as adjusted for family size.  This initiative is funded by the Housing and Economic recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).  The Request for Proposals will be available Friday, June 19, 2009 through Tuesday, July 7, 2009 3:00 PM. There will be a workshop on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Drive. 

Click here for Application

Click here to submit a question for the RFP Application (nspsinglefamily@miamigov.com)

Questions and Answers from June 24, 2009 Workshop

CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to 2008 Action Plan
(Posted 05/19/2009)

The City of Miami was awarded $2,218,946 in Community Development Block Grant – Recovery Act (CDBG-R) funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The purpose of the CDBG-R is to stimulate the economy through measures that modernize the Nation’s infrastructure and improve energy efficiency among other things. The City is required to submit a substantial amendment to its 2008 Action Plan by June 5, 2009.

Interested individuals are invited to review the City’s CDBG-R draft of the substantial amendment to the 2008 Action Plan and provide written comments in relation to this draft. The review period will be from May 20, 2009, through May 27, 2009.   All public comments must be submitted in writing, during the 7-day comment period, and directed to the Department of Community Development, Attention: Roberto Tazoe, 444 SW 2^nd Avenue, 2^nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33130.  In addition, citizens wishing to provide public input are invited to attend the City Commission session on May 28, 2009 where the City Commission will be voting on the approval of the substantial amendment.

CDBG-R Amendment to Action Plan.
You may also pick up a copy of this amendment at

444 SW 2 Avenue
2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33130

HPRP Substantial Amendment to 2008 Action Plan
(Posted 04/29/2009)

The City of Miami was awarded $3,392,918, as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (“HPRP”). The purpose of the HPRP is to provide homelessness prevention assistance to individuals and households who would otherwise become homeless and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless as defined by section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11302). The program aims to assist extremely and very low income persons (earning 50% or less of the Area Median Income). The City of Miami is required to submit a substantial amendment to its 2008 Action Plan.

Interested individuals are invited to review the City’s HPRP draft of the substantial amendment to the 2008 Action Plan and provide written comments in relation to this draft. The review period will be from April 29, 2009, through May 13, 2009. Click Here for Amendment to Action Plan.  All public comments must be submitted in writing, during the 15-day comment period, and directed to the Department of Community Development, Attention: Roberto Tazoe, 444 SW 2^nd Avenue, 2^nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33130.

In addition, a public hearing will be held Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Drive, for all persons interested in providing verbal comments in relation to the City of Miami’s proposed uses of HPRP funds.  The meeting site is accessible to the handicapped. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the Dept. of Community Development at (305) 416-2080 no less than two (2) business days prior to the Public Hearing date.

HOWPA Waitlist Opening April 2nd Through April 30th
(Posted 02/13/2009)

The application period for the HOPWA LTRA Waitlist will run from April 2^nd through April 30^th 2009. Applications will be available starting April 2^nd at several locations throughout the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County, as well as online.

Application:  English   Spanish   Creole

For a complete list of locations where you can pick up an application, please click here. Applications must be submitted via U.S. Mail to the P.O. Box noted on the application itself and postmarked no later than April 30, 2009. All applications will first be reviewed for eligibility and if eligible, assigned a random waitlist number via lottery. Persons will be advised via mail as to their eligibility for the program and/or waitlist number, if applicable. Please note, only ONE APPLICATION will be accepted per person/family. Applicants who submit more than one application for the Waitlist will be disqualified.

Applications Available for Foreclosure Prevention Program
(Posted 02/13/2009)

The City of Miami’s Foreclosure Prevention Program provides assistance of up to $7,500 to low-income homeowners within City limits who are facing foreclosure. Applications for the program will be available starting Friday, February 13, 2009, and will be accepted starting Monday, March 16, 2009. Applications will be available online or at the Department of Community Development, 444 SW 2^nd Ave., 2nd Floor, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted to: Foreclosure Prevention Program, Dept. of Community Development, 444 SW 2^nd Ave., 2^nd Floor, Miami, FL 33130.  All applicants will be required to undergo foreclosure counseling. Please read application in its entirety for complete guidelines and eligibility requirements. Applications will be funded on a first ready, first served basis, subject to the availability of funds.

Application: English   Spanish

Consolidated Plan 2009-2013 Update
(Posted 12/23/2008)

The Department of Community Development held seven public hearings to discuss community needs and establish priorities for federally funded activities within the City during a five-year period (2009-2013) as part of its next Consolidated Plan. These comments will be incorporated into the Plan. However, Community Development is still accepting any and all comments from the public in relation to this. Plus, a fillable survey is available on line so that interested persons may submit their comments to us via e-mail. Please click on the link below to submit a survey and/or you can send us an e-mail with your comments to consolidatedplan@miamigov.com. Please make sure to include your first and last name and mailing address.  


City of Miami Public Hearings - Survey: Click Here

About Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds
(Posted 12/2/2008)

The City of Miami was awarded $12,063,702 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars to implement the federal government’s new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The NSP was created to provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within the community. The NSP is providing grant dollars to municipalities, including the City of Miami, to purchase foreclosed upon or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, redevelop and resell these in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of neighboring home values. 

Proposed
    NSP Substantial Amendment (English) 
    Spanish Version
    Creole Version
   
    NSP Application (SF 424) and Certifications 

Finalized
    NSP Substantial Amendment (English) 

Housing *& Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC) Application for Membership
(Posted 11/5/2008)

The City of Miami, Department of Community Development (“DCD”) is announcing the availability of seats to serve as a voting member to the Housing and Commercial Loan Committee (“HCLC”).

The HCLC’s purpose is to approve and/or disapprove certain housing and commercial loans and/or grants to be provided by the City of Miami under Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”), HOME Investment Partnership Program (“HOME”), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (“HOPWA”), State Housing Initiatives Program (“SHIP”), Affordable Housing Trust Fund (“AHTF”), and any other funds administered by the DCD.

The HCLC shall consist of 13 members. Each member shall be appointed by city commission and ratified by resolution. The City of Miami is looking for individuals with expertise in the areas of; residential home building, banking or mortgage banking, labor (home-building), advocate for low-income persons, for-profit/ not-for-profit housing providers, real estate professional, and a representative of one of the following trades within the City of Miami: education, health care, code enforcement, fire safety/emergency, and/ or criminal justice system. Click Here for Application