Minor Home Repair / Hurricane Hardening / Sewer Conversion

How it works

The county flyer groups Hurricane Hardening, Minor Home Repair, Barrier Free/Special Needs, and Sewer Conversion together as Broward County homeowner assistance. It says the program is first come, first qualified, first served until funds are expended, and programs are subject to change without notice and may vary city to city.

What the money covers

The flyer lists hurricane-hardening and repair items including:

• Roof repair or replacement as needed
• Window and door replacement
• Hurricane storm shutters
• HVAC/air conditioning upgrade and insulation
• Connection to sanitary sewer / septic tank closure

Amounts and repayment

The flyer says most areas have a $60,000 maximum forgivable loan at 0% interest with a 10-year term. It also says Margate has a $40,000 maximum forgivable loan at 0% interest with a 10-year term.

Service areas

The flyer lists the service areas as: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lazy Lake Village, Lighthouse Point, Margate, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Plantation, Pembroke Park, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, West Park, Weston, Wilton Manors, and Unincorporated Broward (BMSD).

How to apply

The flyer says to contact Broward County for an application. It gives two contacts by last name range.

Timing and deadlines

No fixed closing date is stated. The flyer says applications are first come, first qualified, first served until funds are expended.