Palm Beach County Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant

Funder: Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED), Mortgage and Housing Investments (MHI) Division, State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program

Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida residents only

Target Population:

• Income-eligible residents aged 62 and older
• Veterans

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of a one-to-two owner-occupied dwelling unit
• Must meet specific income requirements
• Must pre-register and attend a mandatory county orientation
• Must attend a CPSFL information clinic

Funding Purpose: Assists with substantial rehabilitation to:

• Correct code violations or incipient items that will become code violations
• Eliminate housing conditions that threaten occupants' life, health, or safety
• Connect residents to public utilities
• Adapt residences to meet accessibility requirements
• Assist with sewer and water connection fees
• Install service lines from the meter to the primary residence

Application Period: As of September 2021, applications opened September 20 and closed October 4, 2021

Contact Information:

• Community Partners of South Florida Housing Department:
  • Sandra Jean Baptiste: sjeanbaptiste@cp-cto.org or 561-377-9252
  • Lynda Charles: lcharles@cp-cto.org or 561.841.3500 ext. 1014
• Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development:
  • Antoinette: (561) 233-3606
  • Shannon: (561) 233-3693
• CPSFL Main: 561-841-3500
• Address: 2001 Blue Heron Blvd. W. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Application Process

Mandatory Steps:

1. Register for Palm Beach County Orientation: Go online to https://survey.pbcgov.com/s3/HED-Registration to pre-register for one of two mandatory virtual orientations
2. Attend PBC Mandatory Orientation: Choose one of the offered 1.5-hour virtual sessions (provides overview of online application process, required documents, program description, and step-by-step review)
3. Reserve Spot at CPSFL Information Clinic: After completing PBC orientation, make a reservation with CPSFL Housing Department at https://cp-housing.force.com/cphousingcft
4. Attend CPSFL Information Clinic: Visit one of the free 75-minute clinics held at The Ted Center (723 Pinewood Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407) for step-by-step application guidance
5. Submit Online Application: Complete and submit application through Palm Beach County's online portal during the application period

Required Materials:

• Documentation as specified in mandatory orientation
• Proof of income eligibility
• Proof of ownership of one-to-two unit dwelling

Notes:

• All steps must be completed in order
• Pre-registration deadline: Must register before 3 p.m. on the day before the final orientation session
• Application window typically open for approximately 2 weeks
• This is an entirely online application process