The Griffin Heights Housing Improvement Program seeks to provide grant funding to repair the homes of eligible homeowners within the Griffin Heights neighborhood, a Northwest Tallahassee community.
Donor Name: City of Tallahassee
State: Florida
County: Leon County (FL)
City: Tallahassee
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The City of Tallahassee offers several grant programs designed to enhance neighborhood pride, quality of life and resident engagement. Whether your neighborhood would like to install a new entryway sign, implement a youth program, or host a block party, the City of Tallahassee would like to help make it happen.
Grant funding is provided in the form of a two-year forgivable loan to eligible Griffin Heights homeowners and landlords to make repairs to homes located within the Griffin Heights neighborhood of Tallahassee. Revitalizing the Griffin Heights neighborhood through the preservation of the neighborhood’s existing housing stock is essential to the livelihood and continued vibrancy of the community. By funding needed housing repairs, the Griffin Heights Housing Improvement Program will aid in keeping residents in their homes, ensure that neighborhood homes are free from health and safety hazards, and preserve the housing unit to allow current residents to age in place and/or provide future residents with decent and safe housing. To be eligible for this program, applicants must have an income of no greater than 120% of the Area Median Income for resident homeowners (owner-occupied residents) and no more that 80% of the Area Median Income for property owners (landlords).
This program implements the following Strategies and Action Items from the Griffin Heights Neighborhood First Plan:
- Strategy CB 1.2: Provide assistance to homeowners to beautify their homes
- Action CB 1.2.1: Promote existing City of Tallahassee housing rehabilitation programs through community events and targeted outreach.
- Action Item CB 1.2.2: Implement a housing façade program that provides grants or low-interest loans for exterior improvements
- Action Item CB 1.2.4: Organize a “Do Something Day” twice a year to assist residents in need with volunteers willing to help with minor home repairs and yard maintenance.
- Strategy NI&LU 6.3: Promote the repair and reuse of existing structures.
- Action Item NI&LU 6.2.3: Develop and implement a code enforcement amnesty program that waives liens for property owners that address violations.
- Action Item NI&LU 6.3.1: Develop and implement a housing assistance program that offers financial (grants and/or loans) and regulatory incentives for owners to repair and remodel existing structures
- Action Item NI&LU 6.1.1: Maintain an inventory of all vacant lots and dilapidated homes within the neighborhood.
- Strategy F 1.2: Work with City and County departments and nonprofit partners to secure funding for neighborhood projects.
- Action Item F 1.2.2: Work with the City of Tallahassee Community Housing & Human Services Department to secure funding for housing development projects.
Funding Information
The maximum funding provided by the program is $25,000 for owner-occupied units and up to $17,500 for renter-occupied units.
Eligibility Criteria
- Resident homeowners (owner-occupied residences) who meet the following qualifications:
- Total household income is 120% or less of the area median income. Applicants will have to provide income information for all adults residing in the home.
- For homes with multiple owners, all owners must sign the grant application.
- All property taxes and municipal debt are paid and/or be current with the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. This includes City of Tallahassee utilities, property taxes, code liens, etc.
- Property owners (landlords) who meet the following qualifications:
- Tenants of the rental housing unit is 80% or less of the area median income. The landlord must provide income information for all adults residing in his/her rental home.
- All property taxes and municipal debt are paid and/or be current with the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. This includes City of Tallahassee utilities, property taxes, code liens, etc.
For more information, visit City of Tallahassee.
