Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted the City of Tampa funds to assist the City with the inspection of homes for low-income households for housing related hazards. The funds will be used specifically to inspect low-income households for housing related hazards, such as lead-based paint, radon, allergens, mold, and other home safety issues and to provide remediation of such hazards, if present.
The Healthy Homes Program (HHP)’s mission is to protect the most vulnerable families in the community from housing related hazards by preserving affordable housing, improving housing conditions, and improving neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida.
The Healthy Homes Program is currently closed and no longer accepting applications.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (813) 274-7954.
Program Objectives:
- To complete Healthy Homes rehabilitation for low -income homeowners (80% AMI and below) in the City of Tampa using Housing Program Funds (HPF) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as leverage.
- Maintain/improve the current housing stock which allows eligible homeowners to live in safe, sanitary conditions and the elderly to age in place.
Funding Source(s):
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Healthy Homes Production Grant Program Funds
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Eligibility:
- Household income must not exceed 80% Area Median Income (AMI)
- Home must be located within the city limits of Tampa
- Home must be owner-occupied
- Home must be owned for at least two (2) years
Eligible repairs:
- Roof
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Structural systems
- HVAC
- Exterior deterioration
- Water heater replacement
- Weatherization
- Accessibility improvements
- Lead-based paint remediation
- Radon remediation
- Water intrusion
- Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Fence replacement
Loan Terms:
- Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) with 0% Interest Rate
- Secured by a recorded mortgage and promissory note
- Term: Varies (Based on the amount of assistance)
- Forgiveness: Forgiven at the end of the loan term provided all other terms are satisfied