NOFA Emergency Repairs Program

How it works

Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development announced the SHIP Emergency Repairs Program for low-income eligible owner-occupied homes. The county says the program can provide up to $75,000 to address emergency conditions, including roofing, electrical, plumbing, hurricane hardening, and structural repairs.

What the money covers

The official page specifically lists:

• Roofing
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Hurricane hardening, including impact windows and doors
• Structural repairs

Amounts and matching

• Up to $75,000 per eligible household
• The page does not describe any homeowner match requirement
• The page says the property’s appraised value cannot exceed $434,000

How to apply

Applicants are directed to complete the pre-application online to enter a random lottery selection process for 30 applications. The page also references a pre-application orientation PowerPoint.

Timing and deadlines

• The page is an announcement page and the application is marked closed on the page snapshot.
• The source does not state a reopening date on the page text provided.

Important notes

• Prior existing unpermitted work on the property may make the home ineligible.
• The program is targeted to residents age 62 and older, veterans, and/or special needs applicants.