Special Needs / Barrier Free Home Rehabilitation

How it works

Broward County says the Special Needs/Barrier Free (SN/BF) program provides housing modifications and barrier removal for county homeowners with a household member who has a special needs or disabling condition. The county states that SN/BF services can include accessibility work, health and safety repairs, and hurricane hardening, as needed and within budget, so residents can continue living in their homes and maintain independence.

What the money covers

The official homeowner page does not provide a line-item list for SN/BF on the page itself, but it does say the program may pay for housing modifications and barrier removal, plus hurricane hardening where needed.

Amounts and repayment

The page says the assistance is provided as a ten-year deferred-payment forgivable loan recorded on the improved property.

How to apply

The county says it is currently accepting pre-applications county-wide. It also says its programs are first-come, first-qualified, first-served until funds are expended, and pre-application periods may close without notice.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not give a specific closing date. It states that pre-applications are currently being accepted.

Notes for homeowners

This is a county program, not a statewide or federal one, and the page specifically says Hurricane hardening may be included when needed and within budget.