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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.                     


Single Family Rehabilitation Program

The Department of Community Development will open the application period for the City of Miami Single Family Rehabilitation Program from Monday, September 1, 2008 through Friday, October 3, 2008. Applications will be available for pick up starting Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Department’s offices, located at 444 SW 2 Ave., 2nd Floor, and at all of the City’s NET locations. The program offers loans of up to $35,000, to qualifying low-income homeowners within City of Miami limits seeking to repair their home. The financial assistance can be used towards roofing, electrical, plumbing and/or structural improvements in eligible residences. For more details and restrictions see the application. Click here for more information

Invitation for Bid issued for the Property Located at 1240 NW 61 Street

The City of Miami Department of Community has release a Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Property Located at 1240 NW 61 Street. The IFB  has been released for the rehabilitation of a City of Miami owned property, the request will be open until September 8th, 2008, 2:00 PM. Click here for more information

Request for Proposal Open for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project-Based & Permanent Housing

The City of Miami Department of Community has release a Request for Proposal for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).  The proposal has been released to select a new project sponsor for the supportive housing program, the request will be open until August 4th, 2008, 3:00 PM. Click here for more information

Information for Landlords Participating in Rental Assistance Programs

This July, the Department of Community Development hosted an informational workshop for landlords who participate in the City of Miami’s rental assistance programs, commonly referred to as Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) programs. Local experts from the Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (H.O.P.E., Inc.), a private fair housing, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 corporation established in 1988 to fight housing discrimination and promote fair housing, reviewed important local and federal fair housing laws for landlords, while addressing reasonable accommodations and modifications for disabled tenants. Meanwhile, City staff members addressed the landlords’ questions on topics including Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections, common payment issues, Fair Market Rents (FMR)/Rent Reasonableness, and more. Click here for Presentation

If you are interested in additional information about fair housing, visit www.hopefhc.com or www.hud.gov/fairhousing. If you’d like more information about the City’s HAP program how it works, or how you can become a participating landlord, please Click Here

My Safe Florida Home Program

The City of Miami is working with the state's My Safe Florida Home Program to offer assistance to eligible low-income homeowners within the City towards strengthening their homes against hurricanes.  Click here for more information

 

 


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