Community Development Block Grant | First Time Homebuyers Program |
Residential Rehabilitation Program | Emergency Grant Program |
Reconstruction Assistance Program | Commercial Revitalization Program |
Hialeah Technology Center | University of Florida College of Dentistry-Hialeah Center |
 Hialeah Development Inc. |  Public Notice To All Miami-Dade County Business

Community Development Block Grant

A major funding source for the City of Hialeah is the Community Development Block Grant Program. This Federal Housing and Urban Development grant has the primary objective to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, as well as for the creation of programs geared to assist low and moderate income families and individuals, augmenting and fostering economic growth. Throughout this program, the City has been able to create and strengthen linkages between all levels of government, the private sector, other non-profit and for-profit agencies and organizations, thus maximizing existing resources.

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This program allows eligible borrowers to use funds provided by this secured loan program as a source of funding for a portion of down payment and/or closing costs and/or reduction of first mortgage principal in conjunction with the Enhanced Fannie Neighbors Mortgages with the Community Home Buyers Program. This program is funded trough the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnerships Program, and the State Initiatives Partnership Program.

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Residential Rehabilitation Program

The State of Florida provides funds to carry out a home improvement program. This assistance is limited to eligible homeowners and is based on income. At least 30% of the beneficiaries who receive assistance must have incomes at 50% of the median or less. The remaining households must have incomes 80% of the median or less. The maximum loan award is $50,000.00 and is deferred over a period of ten years.

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Emergency Grant Program

Funds are utilized to assist homeowners whose homes are in need of emergency repairs such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical repairs. To be eligible, households must meet eligible income criteria. The maximum award for this program is $10,000.00.

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Eligible homeowners may receive a deferred payment loan to demolish and rebuild their home on the existing lot. The home must be declared unsafe and suitable for demolition by a City inspector. To be eligible households must have incomes that meet the program requirements. The maximum award is $100,000.00. Loans must be paid in full at the time of rent or sale of the property.

Commercial Revitalization Program

The purpose of the program is to beautify commercial properties by improving the exterior facades of businesses. This program, coupled with other infrastructure activities, improves the viability of the City’s economic base and acts as a catalyst in revitalizing existing areas of the City as well as attracting new businesses.

Hialeah Technology Center

The Hialeah Technology Center works toward a new industrial environment based upon technology development, training and education as well as product and manufacturing development. The center, located at 620 West 20 Street, Hialeah, Florida, has become a magnet drawing new businesses and ultimately, creating new jobs. It has also fostered active participation in developments in engineering and technology with partner universities and participating industry. The City looks forward to even more promising activities as the center is developing several new existing initiatives in the bio-medical and actuator/sensor fields.

For more information: 305-925-1260 or http:/www.hiatec.org

University of Florida College of Dentistry-Hialeah Center

This facility located at 740-750 East 25th Street, Hialeah Florida, currently used as a training and teaching facility in connection with the operation of a dental school/clinic under the auspices of the University of Florida. The project is a joint cooperative effort among state government, local government, academia, and the private sector for the mutual benefit and the betterment of the community. Foreign and local dentistry students are trained locally and supervised by the University of Florida, thus not having to relocate out of the area. The project additionally serves low-to-moderate-income residents by providing reduced cost dental care and treatment

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Hialeah Dade Development Inc.

HDDI is a non-profit organization that is funded by the City of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County. They provides indirect financial assistance to businesses in the form of loan packaging and financial analysis with the ultimate goal of creating and retaining jobs.

For information, please call: 305-884-1219 (www.hddi.org)

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Public Notice To All Miami-Dade County Business

The City of Hialeah Department of Grants and Human Services is in the process of compiling a list of Section 3 businesses in order to ensure the provision of contracting opportunities of Section 3 business in our area. The section 3 applies to businesses and residents located within the Miami-Dade County corporate boundaries.

A Section 3 Business is defined as a business that:

A Section 3 Resident is defined as:

If your business meets the above requirements and you are interested in being placed on this list, contact the Department of Grants and Human Services at (305) 883-8041.

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