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The following program is available for certain areas.

Call the Community Redevelopment Agency at 850-595-3217 to check for availability. 

The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Residential Rehab Grant Program provides a 50% matching reimbursement grant of up to $10,000 to homeowners for eligible improvements to residential property located within Escambia County’s designated redevelopment districts. Grant funding is based on availability and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding for this program is provided by Tax Incremental Financing, or TIF.

Eligibility Eligibility Guidelines:

  • Property must be located within an Escambia County-designed Community Redevelopment District. Call (850) 595-3217 to verify the location.
  • Applicant(s) must be the property owner(s).
  • Property must be used for residential purposes. (mobile/manufactured homes are not eligible)
  • Property must not have outstanding judgment liens, code violations, and/or delinquent ad valorem property taxes.
  • Property must be homestead exempt.
  • Accessory Structures are not eligible.
  • Not intended for new construction.

Eligible Improvements:

  • Central Heating and Air Conversion or Replacement
  • Total Electrical Rewiring Upgrade
  • Total Plumbing Upgrade
  • Sanitary Sewer Connection
  • Replacement Roof (excluding repairs)
  • Storm Shutter Installation
  • Replacement Windows
  • Replacement Exterior Doors
  • Exterior Painting (excluding repairs)
  • Siding or Skirting Installation
    • Metal siding or skirting is not eligible
  • Privacy Fence Installation
    • Repairs and chain-link fencing are not eligible
  • Outdoor Security Camera System Installation
    • Must be hardwired to the principal structure
    • Wireless security cameras are not eligible
  • Wheelchair Ramp Installation

 

To apply:

  1. Complete the Residential Improvement Grant Program application.
  2. Submit your application and supporting documentation by:

a. Drop your application off at 221 Palafox Place, Suite 305, Pensacola FL 32502
b. Fax your application to 850-595-3218
c. Email your application to CRA@myescambia.com

If you'd like your application reviewed by one of our program managers, please call our office at 850-595-3217 during business hours to schedule an appointment.

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