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Housing Rehabilitation Program

City of Fort Lauderdale Community Services Department · City program

Up to $85,000 as a deferred, interest-free loan

Fort Lauderdale’s Housing Rehabilitation Program offers up to $85,000 for eligible repairs, including roofs, windows, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility improvements. The city says the aid is a deferred, interest-free loan secured by a lien.

Opens: May 1, 2026
Last verified: August 2, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The City of Fort Lauderdale says the Housing Rehabilitation Program helps eligible homeowners bring homes up to standard condition, eliminate code violations, and provide safe and affordable housing. The city says rehabilitation assistance is provided as 0% interest deferred loans.

What the money covers

The city’s page says the program provides up to $85,000 for eligible repairs such as:

  • Roof
  • Window
  • Air conditioning
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Accessibility improvements

Amounts and repayment

  • Up to $85,000
  • Deferred, interest-free loan secured by a lien

How to apply

The city says it began accepting online applications through Neighborly Software effective May 1, 2026.

Timing and deadlines

  • Applications are being accepted.
  • The city says funding is limited and awards are made first-qualified, first-served.

Notes for homeowners

The city frames the program as a housing rehabilitation effort for safe and livable housing, and the listed repairs include core weather-related hardening items such as roofs and windows.

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