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The City of Palm Beach Gardens qualifies to contract directly with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for federal funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons.
The City’s Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program will provide home repair assistance in the form of a 0% interest deferred payment loan for exterior home hardening, such as roof repairs, replacement of exterior windows and doors, and exterior accessibility. The program is available to low-to moderate-income single-family homeowners, per HUD guidelines, on a "first-eligible, first-served" basis.
Income Eligibility
Owners must occupy the residence as their primary residence to be eligible. Households must meet gross annual incomes not exceeding 80% Area Median Income (AMI) limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County, FL. The applicable low-income limits for determining program eligibility are published by HUD in the federal register and are updated annually.
| Household Size | Maximum Income Limit (80% of the Area Median) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $54,550 |
| 2 | $62,350 |
| 3 | $70,150 |
| 4 | $77,900 |
| 5 | $84,150 |
| 6 | $90,400 |
| 7 | $96,600 |
| 8 | $102,850 |
(Source: West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area 2022, subject to change annually)
The Program
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an eligible community, as defined by HUD, the City of Palm Beach Gardens may receive funds annually to carry out CDBG eligible activities. The City will direct these funds for various projects designed to meet the needs of low to moderate income (LMI) persons.
To receive its annual CDBG entitlement grant, a grantee must develop and submit to HUD its 5 - Year Consolidated Plan, which is a jurisdiction's comprehensive planning document and application for funding for the CDBG Community Planning and Development formula grant programs. In its Consolidated Plan, the jurisdiction must identify its goals for these programs, as well as housing programs.
2020 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Action
The City of Palm Beach Gardens is required to submit a Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The Consolidated Plan sets the City's strategic objectives to address housing and community development needs through HUD funding and other resources. The Annual Action Plan outlines how the City will spend the funds it receives annually from HUD. The AI is a plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing and includes an analysis of fair housing issues and actions to overcome impediments.
The City anticipates it will receive approximately $237,646 in CDBG funds for FY 2020-2021, and a total of $1.18M over the course of the five-year plan. CDBG funds may be used for public facilities and infrastructure projects, public services, affordable housing related projects, homelessness, and economic development activities.
On November 5, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution 63, 2020, adopting the 2020 Consolidated Plan, FY 2020-2021 Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Action.
The adopted plans were submitted to HUD for final approval on December 11, 2020. HUD approved the adopted 2020 Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan, and the 2020 Analysis of Impediments on January 27, 2021.
2020 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan (PDF)
2020 Analysis of Impediments (PDF)
Annual Action Plan
The City is required to submit its Annual Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at the end of each Fiscal Year. The 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was discussed and adopted by the City Council on August 1, 2019. On November 5, 2020, Resolution 64, 2020 was adopted by the City Council approving a substantial amendment to the approved 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. HUD approved the adopted 2019-2020 Amended Action Plan on January 6, 2021.
City of Palm Beach Gardens Amended Action Plan 2019-2020 (PDF)
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
At the end of each Fiscal Year (FY), the City must also prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report must be submitted to HUD within 90 days after the close of the program year and includes information on the programmatic accomplishments under various grant programs.
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 18/19 CAPER (PDF)
Past Approved Plans and Reports:
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 15/16 CAPER (PDF)
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 16/17 CAPER (PDF)
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 17/18 CAPER (PDF)
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
City of Palm Beach Gardens FY 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
The City of Palm Beach Gardens is currently offering an Owner-Occupied Single-Family Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program. This program provides home repair assistance in the form of a 0% interest deferred payment loan for exterior home hardening, such as repair of roofs, replacement of exterior windows & doors, and exterior accessibility modifications. The program is available to low-to moderate-income single family homeowners, per HUD guidelines, on a "first-eligible, first-served" basis.
Rehabilitation does NOT include:
- Creation of a second housing unit attached to a primary unit;
- Installation of any luxury items, such as a swimming pool;
- Costs of equipment, furnishings, or other personal property not an integral structural fixture such as a window air conditioner or a washer or dryer; or
- Labor costs for homeowners to rehabilitate their own property.
The application to apply for the City's Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program is listed below in English and Spanish. All documents must be submitted in person at City Hall, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 and both Parts 1, 2, and acknowledgement of receipt for the Lead Based Paint pamphlet must be completed and signed appropriately in order to be considered for the program: Residential Rehabilitation Program Part 1 (PDF) **This application need to be completed and signed (1 per household) Residential Rehabilitation Program Part 2 (PDF) **This application needs to be completed and signed by each member of the household
Please review the following pamphlet regarding lead based paint.
Please print out and sign the acknowledgement form below as a part of your submittal: Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home (PDF) - pamphlet
Lead Based Paint Pamphlet Acknowledgement of Receipt (PDF)
En Español
Programa de Rehabilitación Residencial Parte 1 (PDF)
** Esta aplicación necesita ser completada y firmada (una aplicación por hogar)
Programa de Rehabilitación Residencial Parte 2 (PDF)
** Esta aplicación necesita ser completada y firmada por cada miembro del hogar
Favor de revisar el siguiente folleto referente de la pintura a base de plomo. Favor de imprimir y firmar el siguiente formulario de reconocimiento como parte de su submisión.
Housing Resources
Fair Housing Equal Opportunities Booklet (PDF)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Homeownership Assistance Programs in Palm Beach County - HUD
Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority
Homeless and Housing Alliance of Palm Beach County
Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County
Please see the Resources (PDF) document for a list of other agencies and organizations that offer financial, health and assistance programs.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is intended to assist the public with information related to housing programs. The City in no way endorses or is a part of any of the above organizations.
Approved Citizen Participation Plan - Revised July 2020 (PDF)
Proposed Program Year 2020-2021 CAPER (PDF)
Public Notice for Program Year 2020-2021 CAPER (PDF)
Proposed Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
Public Notice for Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
Proposed Program Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (PDF)
Proposed Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (PDF)