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Home Repair Programs
BC Housing Community Develop - Housing Rehab/Residential Red
Agency: BC Housing and Community Development Division
110 N.E. 3rd Street
Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Phone: (954) 357 - 4900
Hours:Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Service Description
Provides financial assistance via low interest rate loans to low/moderate income homeowners for home improvements needed to bring their homes into compliance with the Broward County Minimum Housing Code. Also provides financial assistance to low/moderate income owners of dilapidated or unsafe structures for construction of new homes on the property.
Eligibility
Based on income eligibility
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BC - Paint It Broward Free Paint Recycling Program
Agency: BC Solid Waste and Recycling Services
1 North University Drive
Suite 400
Plantation, FL, 33324
Phone: (954) 765 - 4202
Hours:Varies by city
Service Description
Free recycled latex exterior paint is available to Broward County residents through this recycling program. It is intended for non-profits or residential use only. To receive free paint, contact your city at the phone number listed below and ask for the paint recycling program coordinator. Latex exterior paint is available only in beige, light gray, terra cotta or turquoise, in five gallon containers and up to 20 gallons per households. As there may be color variations between batches, paint should be requested in adequate quantity. More than one color may be requested in the same order.
Eligibility
Broward residents living in participating cities. If not living in a participating city, call your City Hall for assistance to obtain free paint.
Participating cities:
Coconut Creek 954-973-6780
Coral Springs 954-344-1114
Dania Beach 954-924-3882
Davie 954-797-1045
Fort Lauderdale 954-828-5770
Hollywood 954-921-3061
Lauderdale Lakes 954-535-2815
Lauderhill 954-730-3000
Lighthouse Point 954-946-7386
Margate 954-972-0828
Miramar 954-602-3174
North Lauderdale 954-724-7070
Oakland Park 954- 630-4414
Pembroke Park 954-966-4600
Pembroke Pines 954-437-1111
Plantation 954-452-2535
Pompano Beach 954-786-4030
Sunrise 954-786-4030
Tamarac 954-597-3700
Unincorporated 954-357-8850
West Park 954-989-2688
Wilton Manors 954-390-2190
Adaptive Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
Agency: US Department of Veterans Affairs
9500 Bay Pines Blvd
St. Petersburg, FL, 33708
Phone: (877) 827 - 3702
Hours:Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Email:
Service Description
VA provides grants to servicemembers and veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities for the purpose of constructing or modifying a home to meet their unique housing needs. The ultimate goal is to provide a barrier-free living environment that affords a level of independent living that the veteran or servicemember may not otherwise enjoy. The program was expanded to cover veterans and active-duty military personnel with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Eligibility
Service members and veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability, including those diagnosed with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). For a complete list of service-connected disabilities, please visit web link
Application Instructions
Apply online via download VA Form 26-4555; and mail the completed form to the VA Regional Loan Center. (For veterans living in Mississippi and Florida, the Regional Loan Center is located in St. Petersburg.) Claim forms may also be requested by calling the Regional Loan Center. For additional information, contact a Specially Adapted Housing staff member (877) 827-3702 or email them at
Fort Laud CED - Owner Occupied Housing Rehab
Agency: City of Fort Lauderdale Housing and Community Development
700 NW 19 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
Phone: (954) 828 - 4527
Hours:Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email:
Service Description
This program provides rehabilitation assistance to eligible very low and low income homeowners to bring substandard units up to standard condition
Eligibility
A household income at 80% or below HUD income guidelines, LTV not exceed 95% and resident of Ft. Lauderdale
Application Instructions
Must have copies of warranty deed, income verification and clear title
Hollywood - Housing Rehab, Replacement, Emergency Loan Program
Agency: City of Hollywood - Dept of Community Development
2500 Hollywood Blvd
Suite #314
Hollywood, FL, 33022
Phone: (954) 921 - 3271
Hours:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service Description
Provides financial assistance via low interest rate loans to low/moderate income Hollywood homeowners for home improvements and emergency repairs. Loans also provided for construction of a new home in place of a dilapidated/unsafe structure.
Eligibility
Income Eligibility based on federal guidelines. Must be a Hollywood Resident
Fees
Fee charged only for credit report
Home Touch Program
Agency: Home Touch
665 SW 27th Avenue
Suite 16
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312
Phone: (954) 792 - 1121 Ext: 10
Hours:8:30am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Service Description
Home Touch provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other minor repairs necessary to preserve health and safety and accessibility at home to clients 60 or older in owner occupied homes. Priority is given to low-income elderly. Financial and material donations are accepted. The Home Touch Program is administered by the Broward County Minority Builders Coalition, Inc., and funded by ADRC.
Eligibility
Must be 60 years old or over and home must be owner occupied with applicant’s name on current statement
Lauderhill - Residential Rehabilitation Program
Agency: City of Lauderhill
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, FL, 33313
Phone: (954) 739 - 0100
Hours:Mon-Thurs 7:30am-6pm, closed Fridays; appointment necessary; walk-ins will not be accepted
Service Description
Designed to provide minor home repair assistance to very low, low and moderate income property owners who live in existing eligible homes in Lauderhill. (Single-family homes, townhomes, condos and villas). Planned repairs must fall into guidelines set forth, including corrections of code violations, abatement of health and safety problems in the home, removal of lead-based paint/asbestos hazards; repair/replacement of water heaters, electrical work, heating and air-conditioning, weatherization issues, etc. Applications are available at City Hall or by email request (). Once all required documents/copies listed in checklist of application are obtained, appointments must be scheduled. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY WILL NOT MAKE ANY COPIES.
Program requirements include:
- Income limitations apply
- Must be able to verify income assets
- Must be able to prove mortgage is current
- Property must be a primary residence
Eligibility
Lauderhill residents only. In need of minor homerepairs for homes, condos, townhouses, villas
Application Instructions
Obtain (City Hall or via email) application; complete application and make copies of documents listed; make appointment
Mission United - Home Repairs / Appliances
Agency: United Way of Broward County
Phone: 954-4-UNITED
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Service Description
Home repair and appliances for veterans and their families
Eligibility
Open to active military, veterans and their families. The veteran must have an honorable or general discharge.
Eligibility
Open to active military, veterans and their families. The veteran must have an honorable or general discharge.
Application Instructions
Must supply current physical address to the Mission United Call Center so that UW Mission United can MAIL them an application.
Rebuilding Together - Home Repair Program
Agency: Rebuilding Together Broward County, Inc.
4824 NE 12th Avenue
Oakland Park, FL, 33334
Phone: (954) 772 - 9945
Hours:Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Email:
Service Description
Provides free home repairs and improvements customized for the needs of the family and the condition of homes for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, members of the military, veterans and their families. Activities are typically plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring and appliances. The objective is to improve the quality of life in a manner that is significant and long term.
Eligibility
Elderly (62 plus), or disabled and veterans (of any age). Must own single family home, and meet HUD low income criteria
Application Instructions
Must complete application, provide proof of income (This is not an emergency home repair program and requires a lengthy application process).