City of Fort Pierce
Wednesday, October 1, 2024

Contact: Kaitlyn Ballard, Marketing & Communications Manager   

772.742.9835 | kballard@cityoffortpierce.com 

News Release #41-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Fort Pierce Launches Residential Rehabilitation Program

FORT PIERCE, FL – The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants Administration Division is excited to announce the opening of its Residential Rehabilitation Program, aimed at providing assistance to eligible homeowners within the city. Starting Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM, the program will begin accepting applications, with the submission period closing on Monday, November 25, 2024, at midnight.

A total of $1,000,000 has been allocated to this initiative, consisting of $717,020 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $282,980 from the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Residential Rehabilitation funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. These funds will help income-eligible applicants rehabilitate their homes, enhancing the quality of life for families within the City of Fort Pierce. 

Applications will be processed on a first-submitted, first-qualified, first-eligible basis, and funding is subject to availability. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Program Requirements and Details

• All applicants must attend a mandatory orientation before submitting their applications.
• Orientation registration is available at: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/FormCenter/Grants-Administration-21/Residential-Rehabilitation-Registration-147 
• Applications will not be reviewed without proof of orientation attendance.

For detailed program information and a list of required documents for application submission, please visit the City of Fort Pierce’s website: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/170/Grants-Administration-Division 

This program is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program.

Contact Information

For additional information or assistance, please contact the Grants Administration Division:

• Phone: 772-467-3161
• Email: GrantsAdministration@cityoffortpierce.com