Residential Facade and Landscaping Program

The Residential Façade and Landscaping Program is designed to provide funding for the beautification of single-family residential homes and includes external painting and landscaping.

 

To qualify for the Residential and Landscaping Program, your property must be located in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights (NPF-CRA) Community Redevelopment Area. The property must also have a need for painting and landscaping upon CRA staff inspection. Only one (1) application per household will be accepted.

Contact (954) 828-4508 or 8229  to confirm if your property is within the NPF-CRA area.

 

Applications are now being accepted for the following neighborhoods

  • Home Beautiful Park & Durrs
  • Dorsey Riverbend
  • Progresso Village
    Click here to download application and check list
    Click here to download brochure

 

Eligible Properties: 
Single-family residential homes, either owner-occupied or tenant-occupied.

 

Application Process:

  • Submit Residential Façade and Landscaping program application to the CRA office.
    NOTE: All Applications  must be signed by the homeowner(s) and notarized. Contact the CRA office if you require a notary.

 

  • Submitted applications will be reviewed by CRA staff to ensure that it is complete and the property qualifies for the program. CRA staff may inspect your home to determine the need for improvements.

 

  • Homeowners will be notified by CRA staff if they are approved for the program.

 

  • Upon approval, all homeowners are required to submit the following before the commencement of work on the eligible property: (a) three written estimates from contractors for landscaping and/or painting. These estimates must include the contractors name, address, license number, description of work and cost associated with each item. A copy of a certificate of insurance is also required, (b) a copy of the work contract signed by both the contractor and yourself, and(c) a Notice of Commencement form.

 

  • Upon completion of work, the homeowner must contact the CRA staff to arrange a completion inspection. The CRA will directly pay and /or reimburse homeowners for project costs, up to a maximum of  $5,000. The homeowner shall be responsible for all remaining costs. ***Reimbursements will not be provided for any work done on properties prior to approving CRA approval.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

 

What is an allowable expense for painting through the Residential Façade & Landscaping Program?

  • Painting the exterior of the home ( Front & Back)
  • Pressure Cleaning
  • Replacement of Wood

 

What is an allowable expense for landscaping  through the Residential Façade & Landscaping Program? Allowable expenses for landscaping include: (Front of the home only )

  • The installation of xeriscape plants
  • Mulch
  • Rocks
  • Dirt
  • Sod
  • Trimming of trees & bushes
  • Removal of small  trees ( Subject to CRA approval & Tree Permit )

 

What is not an allowable expense through the Residential Façade Program ?

  • Any construction related items
  • Sprinklers
  • Water Well
  • Gates

 

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE:
Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency
914 Sistrunk Blvd, Suite 2 (1st Floor)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

For more information call (954) 828-4617

Program Coordinators : Jonelle Adderley (954) -828-4508 / Deborah Martinez at (954)-828-8229