From David Volz
Fort Lauderdale residents in the central area of the city will have more opportunities to improve their properties.
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved modifications to the Central City CRA Residential Façade and Landscaping Program and authorized renaming it the Residential Enhancement Program to improve participation and expand eligibility. The updates increase the maximum award amount to up to $10,000 for eligible homesteaded and owner-occupied properties and increase the maximum award for investor-owned properties to up to $5,000. The changes also allow certain owner-occupied multi-family properties to participate, reduce the number of required cost estimates, and expand eligible improvements to include exterior painting, front-yard landscaping, superficial fencing, and exterior lighting affixed to the front of the building. The program supports neighborhood appearance and pride of ownership, with $150,000 allocated in FY 2026 to fund the revised program.
