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 2024) | 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% | $20,100 | $22,950 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 | $41,960 | $47,340 | $52,720 |
| 50% | $33,450 | $38,200 | $43,000 | $47,750 | $51,600 | $55,400 | $59,250 | $63,050 |
| 80% | $53,500 | $61,150 | $68,800 | $76,400 | $82,550 | $88,650 | $94,750 | $100,850 |
| 120% | $80,280 | $91,680 | $103,200 | $114,600 | $123,840 | $132,960 | $142,200 | $151,320 |
Residential Improvement Grant Program
| Eligible Improvements | Is my home eligible? | Application Process |
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· Exterior painting of all exterior elevations on residence
· Repairing or replacing doors and windows on principal elevation(s) of residence
· Repairing or reconstructing front porches, stoops, and accessibility ramps
· Driveway/sidewalk installation and repair (evaluated case-by-case)
· Remedying exterior code enforcement violations on principal elevation(s) of residence
· Fencing repair or installation (front yard)
· Landscaping (must be pre-approved by Pinellas County).
· Property clean-up (removal of hazardous debris, dilapidated materials, etc.) |
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