Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Substantial Amendment to the 2008 Action Plan read more>>
2009 Community Development Week Announcement :: On April 9, 2009 a proclamation was presented to the Department of Housing and Community Development from Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Chairman Dennis C. Moss proclaiming April 12 through April 18, 2009 as Community Development Week. Read Proclamation. Read Flyer
2009 Empowerment Zone (EZ) Initiative Grant :: The Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is announcing the availability of applications for Empowerment Zone (EZ) grant funds. The Application submission deadline is April 24, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. Read more >>
2009 Mid-Year SURTAX Request For Application (RFA) Cycle :: The Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is announcing the availability of applications for the 2009 Mid-Year Request for Application (RFA) Documentary Surtax (Surtax) funds. The application submission deadline is April 23, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. Download RFA page...See Public Notice
2009 Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) RFA :: The Department of Housing and Community Development is announcing the availability of approximately $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2009 Commercial Revitalization Program. The program is designed to assist in the commercial redevelopment of properties located in Miami Dade County’s State Enterprise Zone, Federal Enterprise Community-Empowerment Zone, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs), Eligible Block Groups and Designated Targeted Urban Areas. Awarded recipients can receive grants of up to a maximum $100,000 per property to improve the facades and open space of commercial facilities located in low to moderate-income neighborhoods. Applications are available from Monday, March 30, 2009 to Monday, April 20, 2009 for both pick up and for downloading only on our website. The deadline to submit applications is 4:00 P.M., April 20, 2009 at the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Stephen P. Clark Center – 17th Floor. Read more >>
Mayor's Community and Economic Development Initiative :: The Mayor’s Community and Economic Development Initiative provides technical assistance to nonprofit community based organizations and small businesses through workshops that enhance the development of decent affordable housing, the creation and retention of jobs and businesses, and the revitalization of neighborhoods. Read more >>
Housing Subsidy Lottery :: Miami-Dade County and the Department of Housing and Community Development are pleased to announce the results of the November 18, 2008 Housing Subsidy Lottery drawing. A total of sixty names were drawn which consisted of forty-six winners and fourteen runner-ups. HCD would like to congratulate and thank all of the winners and runner-ups for their participation in making the event possible. Download the Housing Subsidy Lottery Results
The Miami-Dade Empowerment Zone Neighborhood Assemblies advise the Empowerment Zone Advisory Board regarding specific neighborhood projects as well as the implementation and modifications to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Strategic Plan. We are currently seeking residential and non-residential members for those assemblies. You may acquire the applications and instructions for membership in the EZ Neighborhood Assembliesthrough the following links: Residential Application and Non-Residential Application
On September 30, 2008, Miami-Dade County became aware that it will receive through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development $62.2 million in funds from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). That program will address the needs of those areas within Miami-Dade County that have been most seriously affected by the current mortgage foreclosure crisis. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the status report on the County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program on October 21, 2008. The report, which may be accessed through the following link, describes not only those areas of greatest need within Miami-Dade County but also those activities that will be eligible for funding through that initiative. To download the October 21, 2008 Status Report on Neighborhood Stabilization Program please click here
On September 20, 2008, Miami-Dade County made available for a 30-day public comment period, the proposed FY 2009 funding recommendations for the proposed FY 2009 Action Plan. The Department of Housing and Community Development encourages residents of Miami-Dade County to express their comments regarding the proposed 2009 Action Plan by writing to Hana Eskra, Acting Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development at 701 NW 1st Court, 14th floor, Overtown Transit Village Building, Miami, Florida 33136. A public hearing to consider the FY 2009 Action Plan funding recommendations and those of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) will be held at a meeting before the Economic Development and Human Services Committee scheduled or 9:30 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in the Commission Chamber of the Stephen P. Clark Building, located at 111 N.W. First Street, 2nd Level, Miami, Florida. Please Click-to-see the Exhibit 1 FY 2009 by Applicant to see the funding recommendations and the Public Notice Ad.
The 2008 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds annual reports (AR), covering the last three fiscal years, are available now. AR_for_2005_2006 | AR_for_2006_2007 | AR_for_2007_2008. For further information please contact Sheila Martinez, SHIP Administrator at cco@miamidade.gov
(1) July 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 701 NW 1 Court, 1st Floor Training Room, Miami, FL 33136
(2) July 30, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the South Dade Regional Library Auditorium, 10750 SW 211 Street, Miami, FL, 33189
(3) August 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Center, 5400 N.W. 22nd Avenue, Meeting Room #110, Miami, FL 33142
Applicants that have questions about this application may call HCD’s Community and Economic Development Division for CDBG and HOME funds or the Housing Development and Loan Administration Division for HODAG and SHIP funds at (786)469-2100 and the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust for ESG and homeless set aside funds at (305)375-1490. Application submission deadline is NOON, August 27, 2008. Applications submitted after the NOON deadline will not be accepted.ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS AT 111 NW 1 ST, 17TH FLOOR, MIAMI, FL 33128.THE DROP OFF LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGEDTO 701 NW 1 CT, 1ST FLOOR, TRANING ROOM, MIAMI, FL 33136
HCD is announcing the availability of funds for the Brownfield Economic Developement Initiatives (BEDI) Revolving Loan Fund and the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF), both loan funds are funded with US HUD federal funds. The Brownfield Economic Development Initiatives Revolving Loan Fund is funded with Section 108 loan guarantee funds. Loans are available to remediate and redevelop areas designated as Brownfield sites. Eligible applicants can receive loans of 50% of project costs, up to a maximum loan amount of $500,000. Community Development Revolving Loan Funds are funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Loans are available for working capital, equipment, machinery, leasehold improvement and minor construction. Maximum loan amount is $200,000. Please call HCD for the affidavit attachment. Download BEDI and CDRLF applications here.
Miami-Dade County has received $16,119,191 of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds from the State of Florida’s Department of Community Affairs for storm related repairs to housing damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Homeowners may be eligible for the services provided through those funds if their household incomes are less than or equal to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami Dade County, if their homes have unaddressed damages from those storms, and if the damages cannot be addressed through FEMA funding. Homeowners must also demonstrate that the amount of damage repair assistance from other sources, such as insurance, has been insufficient to address the required repairs. Please click here for more information.
Proposed FY 2009 Policy Paper Available for Public Comments The proposed FY 2009 Consolidated Planning Process Policies are now available for review and for public comment. Through May 28, 2008 comments may be submitted in writing to the attention of José Cintrón, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Housing and Community Development, 701 NW 1ST Court, 14th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33136. A summary of these comments and the County’s responses will accompany the FY 2009 Action Plan. As of April 29, 2008, copies of the proposed FY 2009 Policy Paper have been available to the public. Copies of that document may be obtained from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the address mentioned above. For more information, please call (786) 469-2100.
HCD welcomes the transfer of the Housing Finance Authority's (HFA's) Home Ownership/Second Mortgage Loan Processing functions to our department located at the Overtown Transit Village North facility, 701 NW 1 CT, 14 floor, Miami, Florida, 33136. For further information please call our main phone number (786) 469-2100
Proposed FY 2009 Policy Paper Available for Public Comments The proposed FY 2009 Consolidated Planning Process Policies are now available for review and for public comment. Through May 28, 2008 comments may be submitted in writing to the attention of José Cintrón, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Housing and Community Development, 701 NW 1ST Court, 14th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33136. A summary of these comments and the County’s responses will accompany the FY 2009 Action Plan. As of April 29, 2008, copies of the proposed FY 2009 Policy Paper have been available to the public. Copies of that document may be obtained from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the address mentioned above. For more information, please call (786) 469-2100.
HCD welcomes the transfer of the Housing Finance Authority's (HFA's) Home Ownership/Second Mortgage Loan Processing functions to our department located at the Overtown Transit Village North facility, 701 NW 1 CT, 14 floor, Miami, Florida, 33136. For further information please call our main phone number (786) 469-2100
The Miami-Dade Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is announcing the availability to serve as a voting member to the Miami Dade County Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB). The AHAB functions as a County’s affordable housing advisory committee and consists of fifteen (15) members who act without compensation and serve as appointees of the Board of County Commissioners (13), the Mayor (1) and the Overall Tenant Advisory Council (1). The County is looking for individuals with expertise in the areas of residential home building, banking or mortgage banking; labor; advocacy for low income persons, providers of housing; real estate, planning and essential services personnel like firefighters, teachers and criminal justice personnel. Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Application form, andAHAB public notice are attached for your use.Legislative item file number: 072747
The FY 2008 RFA program funds (CDBG, HOME, Hodag, SHIP, ESG and Surtax) have been allocated to address the priority needs identified by residents including, but not limited to: affordable housing needs; homeless needs; and non housing community development needs; including public facilities and capital improvements needs; economic development needs; public service needs; and historic preservation needs. The FY 2008 Recommendations were approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on November 6, 2007 along with the FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan. Please click on the following link to review theExhibit 1 which lists those recommendations for CDBG, HOME, Hodag, SHIP, ESG and Surtax. The FY 2008 Action Plan and FY 2008-2012 Consolidated will be submitted for final approval by November 15, 2007.
HCD is seeking consultants, contractors and sub contractors to participate in a bid pool for their Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP). The CRP program provides grants of up to $100,000 to qualified property owners and merchants to improve the facades of their business property.
Thebid pool advertisement, applicant questionnaire andvoluntary registration form are attached for your use.
On October 6, 2007, Miami-Dade County made available for a 30-day public comment period, the proposedFY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan as well as the funding recommendations for the proposed FY 2008 Action Plan. The Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development encourages residents of Miami-Dade County to express their comments regarding the proposed FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan and 2008 Action Plan by writing to José Cintrón, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development at 701 NW 1 st Court ,14 th floor, Overtown Transit Village Building, Miami, Florida 33136. Written comments on the FY 2008 Action Plan must be received by and will be accepted until Monday, November 5, 2007. Apublic hearing to consider the FY 2008 Action Plan funding recommendations and those of the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) and Documentary Surtax Program (Surtax) will be held at a special meeting before the Board of Miami-Dade County Commissioners’ scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in the Commission Chamber located on the 2 nd level of the Stephen P. Clark, 111 N.W. First Street, Miami, Florida. The public is invited to attend and comment. The Board is tentatively scheduled to approve the FY 2008 Action Plan on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Please Click-to-see the Exhibit 1 FY 2008 by Applicant included in the FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan (Pages 227-320) to see the funding recommendations. This Consolidated Plan consolidates into a single submission for the planning and application aspects of the CDBG Program, the ESG Program, and the HOME Program. The document represents the culmination of an extensively coordinated technical planning process with the maximum involvement of citizen advisory groups, county departments, local governments, entitlement cities, and the residents of Miami-Dade County. Please Click-to-see the Proposed FY 2008 Action Plan and FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan Advertised Public Notice
Miami-Dade County is proposing to make the following amendment and fund housing initiatives for low and low-to-moderate income people. Federal regulations governing the CDBG Program funds require that a participating jurisdiction provide citizens with reasonable notice of, and an opportunity to comment on, any substantial amendments to the FY 2007 Action Plans. Miami-Dade County’s entitlement for FY 2007 is $18,670,347, with program income projected in the amount of $400,000, for a total of $19,070,347. Through this reprogramming, $5,950,463.76, approved by the Board of County Commissioners through resolution # R-802-07 on July 10, 2007 for land acquisition for Affordable Housing.
The 2007 Commercial Revitalization Program Commitee approved the following CRP projects on June 27, 2007.
HCD conducted a Developer’s Workshop regarding SURTAX and SHIP contracts and developer draw requests. Find out more
Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development 2008 MID YEAR RFA was made available to the public on February 6, 2008; the deadline to submit the application is March 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Category 1 applicants will be awarded a local match commitment for developments meeting threshold requirements for the 2008 Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) Universal Cycle. Category 2 is intended to provide gap financing to those developments that have been previously awarded public funding, but require a final award to bring affordable housing developments to fruition. Finally, the County will accept requests only from developers who submitted applications during the regular 2008 RFA cycle, which occurred last June, but were either partially funded or not funded due to funding constraints. Only rental developments and counseling services will be considered. These applicants should apply for category 3 funding. Applications must be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners on the 17th floor, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, by March 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
The following questions regarding the FY 2008 Mid Year RFA were presented to HCD staff either through e-mail, or at the February 21, 2008 Pre-application Submission Workshop. See FY 2008 Mid Year Questions and Answers document
Why is Strategic Planning Important? Find out more when Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez presents the next Strategic Planning Workshop for Community Based Organizations
The Office of Community and Economic Developement is announcing the availability of applications for Documentay Surtax (SURTAX) and State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds to be used to facilitate the new construction or rehabilitation of multi-family units for low-and moderate income families and Homebuyer Counseling. Important Notice: The date and time of the pre-application workshop has been changed from February 18 to February 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.SURTAX & SHIP FY08 Mid Year RFA
FY 2008 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) No. 249
Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development
Miami-Dade County GOB Multi-Family Affordable Housing Development Program
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Housing Development on County Owned Sites
Save the date :: National Community Development (CDBG) Week :: March 24-30, 2008
Section 3 Job Fair (Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:00-1:00 p.m.) :: Attend our Section 3 job fair sponsored by the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Miami-Dade Housing Agency, and Abilities of South Florida. Download the informational flyer / interview guide
July 2007 Community Meeting Calendar will allow the community to identify priority needs for Miami-Dade County's 5-year Consolidated Plan. At the July meetings staff will give updates on the development of the FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Planning Process.
RFA FY07 Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Allocations by Applicant
The FY 2007 Action Plan was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on January 25, 2007. Exhibit 1 contains the FY 2007 BCC allocations by Applicant. The County will be preparing a new FY2008-2012 Consolidated Plan this year. Check out this website for Community Meetings and Public Hearings throughout the year.
CDBG Disaster Recovery Plan Initiative
As a result of Hurricane Katrina and Wilma, Congress appropriated $11.5 billion of CDBG funding, in the Military Construction Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriation Act, to five states for disaster relief, long term recovery, and the restoration of infrastructure related to these storms.
Request for Application (RFA) / Proposal (RFP)
In order to provide appropriate program benefits to those who most need assistance, the low- and moderate-income persons in Miami-Dade County, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) invites potential and active sub-recipient agencies to submit their funding request throught the proper downloadable Request Forms.
Proposed FY 2006 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations
The resources available have been allocated to address the priority needs identified by residents including, but not limited to: affordable housing needs, homeless needs, and non housing community development needs, including public facilities and capital improvements needs, economic development needs, public service needs, and historic preservation needs.
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