HOME Investment Partnerships
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a type of United States federal assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Department (HUD) to municipalities in order to provide decent and affordable housing, particular housing for low- and very low-income persons.
City of Fort Lauderdale Launches Online Application for Homeowner Rehabilitation & Emergency Repair Programs
Effective May 1, 2026, the City of Fort Lauderdale is accepting online applications through Neighborly Software for the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Programs. These programs assist income-eligible homeowners with critical repairs that address health and safety hazards, code violations, and urgent housing needs.
The Housing Rehabilitation Program provides up to $85,000 for eligible repairs such as roof, window, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility improvements. Assistance is provided as a deferred, interest-free loan secured by a lien. The Emergency Repair Program provides up to $20,000 for very low- to moderate-income homeowners to address urgent issues such as air conditioning and hot water heater replacement.
Income-eligible homeowners in need of assistance maintaining safe and livable housing are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
Please apply at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/CITYOFFORTLAUDERDALEFL/Participant
Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement
Assistance to eligible homeowners throughout the City to bring the homes up to standard condition, eliminate code violations and provide save and affordable housing. Rehabilitation assistance will be provided in the form of 0% interest deferred loans.
Purchase Assistance
This program assists eligible first-time home buyers with a deferred payment loan to be applied towards down payment, closing cost and/or principal reduction for the purchase of eligible housing within the City limits, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums or villas.
Applications may be obtained from one of the following non-profit agencies:
- Housing Foundation of America, 954-923-5001
2400 N University Drive #200 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Phone: 954-923-5001
- Oasis of HOPE CDC, 954-586-1283
600 S.W. 3rd Street #2290 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone: 954-586-1283
- Debt Management Credit Counseling (DMCC), (866) 724-3328
1100 South Powerline Road, Suite 101 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Emergency Repair Program
The program provides a one-time award of up to $20,000 to eligible very low- to moderate-income homeowners. Funds may only be used for emergency-related repairs, including but not limited to the replacement of air conditioning units and/or hot water heaters. This program is to preserve the habitability of housing units and ensure compliance with safe and sanitary living standards.