Lealman Residential Improvement Grant Program
The purpose of the Residential Improvement Program is to assist income-eligible owner-occupants of single-family homes to upgrade and enhance their property’s exterior appearance to provide a positive visual impact on the neighborhood and encourage surrounding property owners to maintain their properties. For the purposes of this program, “income-eligible” is defined as households whose income is 120% and below the area median income (AMI). The maximum income levels for this program are based on the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s SHIP Program, which is adjusted annually. Applicants may receive a matching grant (depending on AMI) of up to $15,000 for eligible improvements. Properties must be located within the boundaries of the Lealman CRA to be eligible for this program. The following tables outline the matching grant amount, income guidelines, and program requirements and process.
Matching Grant Amount Based on AMI%
| % AMI | % Match from resident |
|---|---|
| Between 0% and 30% AMI | No match |
| Greater than 30% to 50% AMI | 5% match |
| Greater than 50% to 80% AMI | 25% match |
| Greater than 80% to 120% AMI | 50% match |
Lealman Residential Improvement Grant Program- Income Eligibility
| % of Annual Area Median Income (effective April 1, 2025) | 1 Person Household | 2 Person Household | 3 Person Household | 4 Person Household | 5 Person Household | 6 Person Household | 7 Person Household | 8 Person Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $21,950 | $25,050 | $28,200 | $32,150 | $37,650 | $43,150 | $48,650 | $54,150 |
| 50% | $36,500 | $41,700 | $46,950 | $52,150 | $56,350 | $60,500 | $64,700 | $68,850 |
| 80% | $58,450 | $66,800 | $75,150 | $83,450 | $90,150 | $96,850 | $103,500 | $110,200 |
| 120% | $87,600 | $100,080 | $112,680 | $125,160 | $135,240 | $145,200 | $155,280 | $165,240 |
Residential Improvement Grant Program
| Eligible Improvements | Is my home eligible? | Application Process |
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• Exterior painting of all exterior elevations on residence and detached secondary or accessory buildings, including pressure washing (to be paired with additional projects only). • Repairing siding, masonry, or stucco. Repairing or replacing doors and windows on principal elevation(s)1 of residence. • Install, replace, or repair window or door awnings and shutters (including hurricane shutters). • Install, replace, or repair front porches and stoops. • Construct or repair/replace accessibility ramps. • *Driveway/sidewalk installation and repair (considered on a case-by-case basis depending on permitting requirements). • Remedying exterior code enforcement violations. • Fencing repair or replacement or removal of front yard chain link fences (front yard only; double frontage lots shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis; new chain link fencing is ineligible). • Landscaping (for areas visible from the street) (no sod allowed, must be Native or “Florida-Friendly” plants and pre-approved by Pinellas County; not to exceed 10% of grant award). • Tree trimming or removal (requires county approval, and the county may require a licensed arborist to confirm tree removal is necessary). |
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