COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Community Development Division's primary objective is to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and vastly expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. All activities must be eligible under 24 CFR 570.201-206, and address national and local community development objectives.

Community Wide Council Members Needed!

If you are interested in serving on the Communitywide Council Advisory Board, please click on the icon below to view and/or download the details.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

CDBG is centered around assisting single-family homeowners with rehabilitation assistance through its (a) Housing Rehabilitation Program, (b) Emergency Rehabilitation Program, (c) Senior Citizen Security Program, and (d) U-Paint It Program.
Proposed Amended Community Block Grant Program
Notice of Funding Availability of the CDBG-R Program
Notice of Finding Availability of the CDBG-R Program - 2nd Advertisement

STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM

SHIP Program is designed to provide affordable housing to persons of low to moderate income. The down payment assistance program will assist income eligible participants with the purchase of a new or existing home. The rehabilitation program will assist income eligible, owner-occupied homeowners with minor rehabilitation and emergency repairs. Contact Office for Application Distribution.

Information on Downpayment/Closing Costs & Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
Downpayment/Closing Costs Assistance Information
Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Information

ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Enterprise Zone Tax Incentives Program is targeted for economic revitalization. This program offers financial incentives to businesses located in designated areas of the City, and is designed to encourage private investment as well as employment opportunities for area residents. Forms are available at the office for businesses located in the Enterprise Zone interested in:
 

• Property Tax Credit
• Jobs Tax Credit (Corporate income tax)
• Jobs Tax Credit (sales tax)
• Building Material Sales Tax Refund
• Business Equipment Sales Tax Refund
• Community Contribution Tax Credit Program

Click  here for more information on Business Incentives.

FAIR HOUSING

The City of Fort Pierce's Fair Housing Ordinance, the Florida Fair Housing Act, and the Federal Fair Housing Act make it illegal for anyone to refuse to rent, sell or make housing loans because of the following factors: race or color, national origin,  religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Community Development Division.

Press the icon above to the Fort Pierce Fair Housing Opportunity Notice.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1

The City of Fort Pierce was allocated $2,085,396 by Florida Department of Community Affairs, to include a set aside provision that requires that at least 25% of the funds ($579,993 for City of Fort Pierce) be expended on rental housing for households earning less than 50% of the area median income. Partnerships will be developed with organizations and programs to meet stipulations under Florida's Neighborhood Stabilization Amendment dated December 1, 2008. The NSP funds will be used to address foreclosure and abandonment in the "areas of greatest need", by acquiring, rehabilitating, demolishing, and redeveloping residential properties in order to help stabilize neighborhoods.

Notice of Request -  Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1

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Notice of Request for Comments - Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2

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View the Moore's Creek Neighborhood Development Brochure

PERSONNEL