Programs
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Housing Rehabilitation Brochure |
The Housing Rehabilitation Program provides assistance to income-eligible homeowners
to perform repairs to bring their homes to Housing Quality Standards. Repairs may
include but are not limited to roof repairs, windows, electrical,
plumbing, as well
as any health, safety and code violation issues. This assistance is provided with
funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership program (SHIP).
The Application Cycle for Housing Rehabilitation Assistance is currently
closed. The last application cycle ran from July 2, 2007 thru July 13, 2007. There
were a total of 337 applications received during this last cycle. |
Disaster Recovery Program
Disaster Recovery Program Flyer |
The Miami Gardens Disaster Recovery Program provides assistance to eligible low-income
Miami Gardens’ homeowners that either experienced roof and window damage from
the 2005 Hurricane or that need to harden their homes to prevent damage from future
Hurricanes. In addition, repairs will be made that address items failing to meet
Housing Quality Standards, Florida Building Code requirements and any local code
requirement.
The application cycle for the Disaster Recovery Program is now closed. A total of
93 applications were received during the application cycle.
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Home Ownership Assistance Program
Homeownership Assistance Brochure
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The Homeownership Assistance Program provides assistance
to first time homebuyers that are income eligible and are purchasing either an existing
or newly-constructed home in the City of Miami Gardens. The assistance includes
Down Payment, Closing Costs and Homebuyer Counseling.
The Application Cycle for Homeownership Assistance
is currently open and will remain open subject to funding availability.
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Economic Development Program
Business Incentive Program Information
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The Department of Community Development is committed
to attracting new businesses to the City and helping the City’s existing local businesses. With this goal in mind, we continue
to establish programs aimed at helping these businesses in establishing and enhancing
the businesses for the betterment of the community and its residents.
Currently, the Department is sponsoring the
Business Incentive Program (BIP).
For a Business Incentive Program Application,
Click here.
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Community Development
Partnerships
Click here for Approved Lenders |
Approved Lending Partners
The Department of Community Development partners with
several local lenders. If you are a local lender and are interested in partnering
with the City of Miami Gardens, please contact Mr. Daniel Rosemond, Director, at
(305) 622-8041. |
Click here for Approved Contractors |
Approved Contractors
The City of Miami Gardens provides a listing of approved
contractors. These contractors have been screened for licensing and insurance requirements
in addition to other requirements. Any contactor interested in becoming a City approved
contractor can either call the Procurement Department at (305) 622-8031 or
Click here for an application packet.
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Click here for Approved Agencies |
Homebuyer Counseling Agencies
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
has approved several agencies located in the City of Miami Gardens to provide various
types of counseling services to City Residents. These services include but are not limited to Homebuyer
Education Courses, Money Debt Management, Post Purchase Counseling and Predatory
Lending. |
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Community Resources
 U.S Department of Urban Development.....
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a local office serving
the South Florida Area. This office can provide assistance with your housing needs
including, but not limited to, Home Buying , HUD Homes, Renting, Relocation, Foreclosure,
Eviction, Homeless, Fair Housing, Communities, Consumer Information, Complaints
or just learning more about HUD.
 Miami Dade Housing Agency
At the Miami-Dade Housing
Agency, our mission is to provide decent, affordable housing to Miami-Dade County's
qualified low- and moderate-income residents. To accomplish this, we administer
federal subsidies that support more than 10,000 units of public and other assisted
housing. We also work with builders, developers, lenders and private housing providers
to expand affordable housing opportunities in Miami-Dade County. There are a variety
of housing programs and services available depending on the individual needs and
circumstances of our clients.
For more
information on programs being provided by the Miami-Dade Housing Agency, please
click here.
To help Floridians identify how they can strengthen their homes against hurricanes
and to reduce hurricane damage exposure in our state, the My Safe Florida Home program
is offering free wind inspections by qualified hurricane mitigation inspectors to
eligible homeowners. To learn more,
Click Here
Assist Program
FPL’s ASSIST
Program encompasses a vast network of social service organizations located throughout
our service territory. Serious finance problems resulting from hardships such as
a loss of a job, illness or an accident can strike a family or individual at any
time and make it difficult or impossible for a family to pay bills. Through a partnership
between FPL and community agencies, eligible customers can receive energy assistance
funding.
For more
information on energy assistance programs offered in FPL’s service area, please
Click Here.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
This program
is funded through the Florida Department of Community Affairs Division of Housing
and Community Development, and provides assistance to approximately 20,000 households
annually. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is locally coordinated
through the Miami-Dade Community Action Agency's Self Help Division as part of their
emergency assistance programs. The program provides assistance to low-income individuals
and families who are experiencing difficulty in paying for utilities such as electricity
and gas. This assistance is provided in the form of a credit on an existing utility
bill.
For more information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Please
click here
Weatherization Assistance Program
The
U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income
families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy
efficient. It is this country's longest running, and perhaps most successful energy
efficiency program. During the last 30 years, the Weatherization Assistance Program
has provided weatherization services to more than 5.5 million low-income families.
By reducing
the energy bills of low-income families instead of offering aid, weatherization
reduces dependency and liberates these funds for spending on more pressing family
issues. On average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 31% and overall energy
bills by $358 per year at current prices. This spending, in turn, spurs low-income
communities toward job
growth and economic development.
For more
information on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program,
please Click Here.
Ready America
Emergencies
can range from inconvenient to devastating. The likelihood that you and your family
will survive a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and
an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department. The same is true for surviving
a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other emergency. We must all have the tools
and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter
where we are when disaster strikes.
The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security promotes individual emergency preparedness through
the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps as part of a broader national effort conducted
by the Department's Preparedness Directorate.
Learn how
you and your family can prepare for emergencies. Receive free materials, including
family emergency plan templates and sample business continuity plans,
Click Here.
 South Florida Legal Providers
The South
Florida Legal Providers are private non-profit organizations that work together
to address the legal needs of low income residents. The Providers represent people
with limited income who have civil legal problems related to housing, education,
family, juvenile, employment, immigration, public benefits and other legal areas.
The Providers are also concerned about systemic issues that affect the individuals
they serve as well as the quality of life in the greater community. All legal services
are provided free of charge, except Catholic Charities Legal Services charges a
small fee based on income. South Florida Legal Providers Are Dedicated to Pursuing
Equal Justice Under Law.
For more
information about Legal Services throughout Florida visit
www.floridalawhelp.org.
For more
information about the South Florida Legal Providers visit
www.lsgmi.org.
Miami-Dade County Residential
Shuttering Programs
Miami-Dade Community Action Agency (CAA) operates three storm shutter/hazard mitigation
programs. These programs involve a partnership between CAA, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA),
Office of Emergency Management, the
Board Of County Commissioners (BCC), and the
Mayor's Office to provide installation of hurricane shutters
and other hazard mitigation measures designed to protect the building envelope and
make homes more resistant to future high wind storms.
For more information regarding Miami-Dade County Residential Shuttering Programs,
please Click Here.
Miami-Dade County Meals for the Elderly Program
Miami-Dade
Community Action Agency's Meals for the Elderly Program provides older persons with
hot nutritious meals and activities in a Senior Center setting five days per week.
Guidelines are "persons 60 years or older (spouse may be younger), who cannot afford
to eat adequately, or have limited mobility, or need support in food selection and
meal preparation; and may benefit from socialization." The aim of the program is
to reduce the need in institutionalization of older persons by providing meals,
activities, and support services so they may remain active and viable in the community.
Additional
information regarding this program and the qualifications for participation is available
by contacting CAA Meals for the Elderly Program at 305-347-4674.
Meals On Wheels Program
Miami-Dade
Community Action Agency's Meals On Wheels Program provides home delivered meals
each week to low-income, ill and/or disabled homebound persons living within seven
geographic areas within Miami-Dade County. These areas are:
- Northwest
Miami ,
- Downtown
Miami,
- Homestead/Florida
City,
- Naranja,
- Perrine,
- Goulds,
- Opa Locka,
- South
Miami
Participants
in the program receive seven (7) frozen meals each week, along with fresh fruits,
milk and other food items.
Additional
information regarding this program and the qualifications for participation is available
by contacting CAA Meals On Wheels Program at 305-347-4674.
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Documents
5 Year HUD Consolidated Plan 2006
– 2011
FY01 Annual Action Plan
Action Plan Amendment for FY01
2nd Action Plan Amendment for FY01
FY 02 Annual Action Plan
2008 Income Guideline
Subordination Policy
City
of Miami Gardens Housing Policy
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Contact Us
The Department of Community Development is located at 1515 N.W. 167 Street, Building
4, Suite 120.
To contact us by phone, please call (305) 622-8041.
Community Development Staff
Director : Daniel Rosemond
Phone (305) 622-8000, Ext. 2380 E-mail:
DRosemond@miamigardens-fl.gov
Loan Program Manager : Elizabeth Valera
Phone (305) 622-8000, Ext. 2367 E-mail:
EValera@miamigardens-fl.gov
Community Development Specialist : Deborah Miller
Phone (305) 622-8000, Ext. 2366 E-mail:
DMiller@miamigardens-fl.gov
Housing Rehabilitation
Services: Elizabeth Sanu
Phone(305)622-8000,Ext. 2368 E-mail:
ESanu@miamigardens-fl.gov
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