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Welcome to the webpage for the Office of Housing and Urban Improvement

Our goal is to assist in the the development and redevelopment of a viable community which provides affordable housing,economic opportunity, and a safe living environment. This is carried out through a variety of programs and activities that focus on neighborhood revitalization, improved community facilities, services and economic development. All of our programs are funded entirely through state or federal grant programs. After reviewing our webpage, please call us at (954) 786-4659 if you have any questions about the information contained herein.

Sincerely,
Miriam Carrillo, Director

Public Notice - Re-opening of Waiting List

The City of Pompano Beach Office of Housing and Urban Improvement (OHUI) is reopening its waiting list for low income City residents seeking assistance through the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Programs.

For more information please see this document

CARES Program

City of Pompano Beach & Broward County Partnership Funded CARES Act Small Business Program

For more information please see this document

To apply see this link

City of Pompano Beach & Broward County Partnership CARES Act Funded Residential Assistance Program

For more information please see this document

To apply see this link

Notice of Funding Availability – COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM

Small Business Relief Grant Program now closed. No additional applications can be accepted at this time.

Notice of Funding Availability – Coronavirus Relief Funds for Individuals

The City of Pompano Beach has received a distribution of $435,000 in Coronavirus Relief Funds from Florida Housing Finance Corporation and will receive a second distribution after October 15, 2020.

1. Residents that have been impacted by Coronavirus and have experienced unemployment or underemployment are eligible to apply. Rent payments not to exceed ten (10) months, from March 1, 2020 to December 30, 2020. Assistance can include late payments, late fees and charges and future rent payments to prevent eviction.

2. Utility payments that include electricity and late fees and charges to prevent a discontinuation of essential service.

Completed application will be accepted starting August 24, 2020 and the application period will end December 1, 2020 or when all funds are expended, whichever occurs first. Applicants will be assisted on a first-ready, first-served basis.

Application can be submitted by USPS mail or e-mailed directly to our office electronically to OHUI@copbfl.com. Due to COVID-19 City Hall remains closed to the public so no hand delivered applications will be accepted.

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Submit application to:
Attention: OHUI@copbfl.com

For questions, additional information or reasonable accommodation request contact:

Office of Housing and Urban Improvement
100 W Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Telephone: (954) 786-4659 or Email: OHUI@copbfl.com

Broward County to Launch Online Rental Assistance Program on August 31

Broward County has allocated $25 million in federal CARES funding for a program that will help residents pay portions of unpaid rent for the months of April, May, June, July and August 2020. Funds are not a loan, and do not have to be paid back.

Individuals may be eligible if they meet the following requirements:

They are a Broward County resident
They or someone in their household experienced a documented loss or reduction in income related to COVID-19
Due to the loss of income related to COVID-19, they were unable to pay their rent
Their landlord agrees to participate
Assistance equates to a partial payment of rent. For months one and two of the owed rent amount the rental assistance program will pay, and the landlord must agree to, 75% of the amount due. For months three, four and five of rent assistance , the program will pay, and the landlord must agree to, 60% of the amount due. Late fees, if any, will not be covered by the program.

Payments are made to landlords, therefore if a landlord is not willing to complete the documents, the tenant will not be eligible for assistance.

Broward County’s Family Success Division is managing the application process and will approve and distribute funds until depleted.

Application Period Opens August 31

The application period is Monday, August 31 through Sunday, September 6, 2020, from 8AM to 10PM daily. Applications may be submitted online only, at Broward.org/CARES. A computer is not necessary, and the application can be completed on a smartphone or tablet. No in-person applications will be accepted.

Because applicants are required to attach significant amounts of substantiating documentation, residents who believe they are qualified are encouraged to begin today to collect documentation required for the online application process. For details, visit Broward.org/CARES. The application must be completed in one sitting and cannot be partially completed, saved or returned to at a later time.

Examples of the types of documents that may be required depending upon each unique situation are:

Copy of valid government-issued ID
Rental lease agreement or Tenant Verification Form, completed by landlord
Late notice for past due rent/eviction notice/past due notification
Paystubs
Evidence of unemployment or loss of income if self-employed

Once a resident’s application is assigned a case manager, he or she may be asked to supply other documents such as bank statements.
Again, consult the Broward County website for details on documents that may be required at time of application.

CDBG-CV Information

This program is now closed. All funding has been committed.

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2019-2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO ADD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV) FUNDS

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