We informed the City Commission H.U.D. Rules published in the Federal Register Sept 6,1988, Section 570.507 requires a report each year to H.U.D. on the use of the Federal Block Grant Monies received. City failed in their attempt to have the Legislature conceal the names of persons receiving funds. CRA announced this years program to help first time home buyers thru government grants. We understand in some instances previous home owners may also qualify. Applicants may phone 431-7866 for information.
Assistance is available on a portion of the closing costs, etc.
However, if you accept these monies, you cannot sell your home for five years or you will have to pay it back. A condition of the loan is at least 37 percent of the units will be made available for rental to family house households whose income are 50 percent or less of the median income in Broward County. Remember these units can be rented to non-residents of the Pines. See item 9 on this menu for details of the public housing. As was the first one on June 5th, no backup information was available to the public.