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About Us
Mission
Statement
The Department of Community Development assists in creating a viable urban
community for the most needy persons in our City while reducing poverty,
embracing diversity, assisting with economic development, and improving the
overall quality of life
Vision Statement
The Department of
Community Development utilizes the grant funds it receives from federal and
state government sources to carry out various community development activities
that aide in providing decent housing, suitable living environments, improved
community facilities and services, and the expansion of economic opportunities
for the disadvantaged so as to assist those least likely to benefit from the
economic growth projected for the City.
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Objectives
The primary
objective of the Department of Community Development is to enhance the quality
of life of residents within our community. The Department of Community
Development is proud to serve the citizens of Miami as we continually strive for
excellence to improve the quality of life for those City residents most in need.
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Community Development Funding
Local Private
For-Profit and Non-Profit organizations located within the City of Miami
boundaries can apply to the City’s Department of Community Development for
funding to serve residents in the areas of Social Services, Housing and Economic
Development. The goal is to revitalize the City of Miami’s communities and
integrate economic, physical, environmental, and community and human development
needs in the process.
The City of Miami receives majority of its grant funds from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for its CDBG, HOME and HOPWA
Programs to benefit very low, low and moderate-income persons. Some grant funds
are also received from some local and state agencies. A significant portion of
the funding is granted to the department for the purpose of disbursement to
local organizations approved through a formal process. Ultimately, the funds are
given to meet the following objectives:
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To enhance
quality housing opportunities by increasing the availability of permanent
affordable housing for low-income residents, retaining the affordable housing
stock and increasing supportive housing to enable persons with special needs to
live in dignity.
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To create
quality of life enhancements that increase access to quality facilities and
services, improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods, restore and
preserve natural and physical features of special value for historic or
architectural reasons and conserve energy resources.
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To
stimulate economic revitalization that will create jobs for low-income persons;
provide access to credit for community development that promotes long-term
economic and social viability; and empower economically disadvantaged persons to
achieve self-sufficiency.
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Location & Hours |
444 SW 2
Ave, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Phone:(305)
416-2080
Fax:(305) 416-2090
Hours M~F
8 AM to 5 PM |
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