• WHAT IS CDBG?
  The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federal program that began operation in 1975. It is run by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
   
• WHO GETS THIS MONEY?
  Every year, each city with more than 50,000 people and each county over 200,000 in population get CDBG money automatically. They are called, "entitlement jurisdictions". The amount each receives is set by a formula.
   
• WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CDBG?
  In the law, Congress declares that the primary objective of CDBG is to improve communities by providing:

• decent housing
• a suitable living environment
• expanding economic opportunities

all "principally for persons of low and moderate income"

 

• WHAT CAN CDBG BE USED FOR?
  CDBG can be used for just about anything a public official or developer wants or that you want. Here is a partial list of "eligible activities".
  • Housing rehabilitation
  • Housing construction only if done by a "community based development organization"
  • Grants or loans to neighborhood groups; and technical assistance to build their capacity to carry out neighborhood revitalization or economic development
  • Public service
  • Construction or rehabilitation of shelters for homeless people, battered spouses, etc
  • Making buildings accessible to handicapped people
  • Public works, such as streets, sidewalks and sewers
  • Construction or rehabilitation of parks and recreation facilities.

     The contact person for the CDBG Program is DeLesa E. Parrish, Assistant Business Manager; Office of Business and Neighborhood Enrichment, 954-730-3078.

     The City of Lauderhill’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) provides financial assistance to first time homebuyers and rehabilitation financial assistance to current homeowners.

     Eligible first time homebuyers can receive a one-time loan for down payment/closing cost assistance. The amount awarded cannot exceed a cumulative total of twenty percent (20%) of the purchase price or $10,000.00, whichever is less. The applicant is required to make a minimum contribution of two percent (2%) of the home purchase price towards down payment/closing cost.

     The prospective house may be a new house, which is already built. The price cannot exceed $250,000.00 or it may be an existing house with documented proof showing a minimum of $2,000 worth of repairs made on the home within the past twelve- (12) months. The price of the home cannot exceed $$250,000.00.

     Current eligible homeowners can receive a one time loan of up to $10,000 to assist with repairs on their home. The repairs include doors, walls, plumbing, roofs, windows, etc.

Eligibility in the program is based on household income.
Call the Office of Business and Neighborhood Enrichment at 954.730.3036