The NPF CRA offers a variety of incentive programs designed to bolster redevelopment in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Area.

The objective of the incentives is to attract private investment, encourage economic growth, job creation and enhance the quality of life for citizens within the NPF CRA area. Incentives are available to assist property owners and businesses with new construction projects or to make improvements on existing non-residential and mixed-use projects. Incentives for home improvements are also available. Please note that all benefits are contingent upon funding availability and CRA/City of Fort Lauderdale Board approval.

Program Types

NON-RESIDENTIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NRFIP)
The Non-Residential Façade Improvements Program is an incentive to assist commercial property owners with renovating existing structures in the NPF CRA area. A forgivable loan up to $125,000 is available for capital improvements to the exterior of commercial properties. Exterior improvements include, but are not limited to entry doors, windows, lighting, shade canopy, sidewalks, signage, and parking facilities.
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PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PBIP)
The Property and Business Improvement Program is an incentive used to attract and grow businesses in the NPF CRA area. A forgivable loan up to $225,000 is available to assist with capital improvements to the interior and exterior of properties.
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STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (SEP)
The Streetscape Enhancement Program is an incentive available to enhance the public right-of-way (streetscape) of mixed-use or commercial properties located within the CRA area.  A forgivable loan up to $500,000 is available for improvements that include, but are not limited to: landscaped medians and plantings, street trees, benches, utility infrastructure and streetlights; as well as fences, yards, porches, and awnings.
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DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (DIP)
The Development Incentive Program is a custom designed incentive to meet the appropriate needs of a specific development project located within the CRA area. A forgivable loan or low interest loan is provided to assist the eligible project. The amount of funding is determined by CRA staff. The development must represent an investment/total project cost of five million dollars ($5,000,000) or more and create a significant economic engine or destination project in the CRA area.
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APPLICATION

RESIDENTIAL FACADE & LANDSCAPING PROGRAM
The Residential Façade and Landscaping Program provides a forgivable loan up to $5,000 for the exterior painting and xeriscape landscaping of homes within the CRA area. Eligible properties include single-family residential homes.
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APPLICATION

NOTE:

We are currently not accepting applications for the NPF CRA Purchase Assistance Program and the NPF CRA Property Tax Reimbursement Program.