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Residential Rehab Grant Program

The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Residential Rehab Grant Program provides matching grant funds up to $6,000 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 Requirements:

• Property must be located an Escambia County designated redevelopment district
• Property must be zoned residential and used for residential purposes
• Application must be signed by the property owner
• Property must not have outstanding judgment liens, code violations, and/or delinquent taxes
• Applicant must be able to provide 100 percent of project costs upfront. Applicant will be reimbursed 50 percent of total eligible project costs, up to $6,000, at project completion

• Project must have been approved and a Notice to Proceed issued by the Community Redevelopment Agency prior to commencement

Eligible Improvements:

• Electrical Rewiring
• New Central Heating and Air Conditioning System Installation (non-repair/replacement)
• New Roof Installation
• New Storm Shutter Installation
• Replacement Windows and/or Storm Windows
• Sanitary Sewer Connection

To apply:

1. Complete the Residential Rehab 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.