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CRA Programs & Grants

The CRA is committed to providing the residents and business owners in Lake Worth the necessary resources to eliminate slum and blighted conditions. Our programs and incentives are designed to stimulate positive redevelopment throughout the neighborhoods and commercial corridors of Lake Worth. If you have any questions about the following programs, please contact the Lake Worth CRA office at (561) 493-2550.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) (Available through the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs.)
The WAP provides program services for low income families to help reduce heating and cooling costs by improving the energy efficiency of a home. Funding and repairs could be provided to qualified homeowners. This program is administered through Indiantown Non-Profit Housing, Inc. To download an application for this program Click Here



Lake Worth CRA Residential Beautification Grant
     NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM AT THIS TIME

The Residential Beautification Grant offers resident living in the CRA district up to $10,000 in matching funds for the repair of certain exterior residential fixtures as well as the beautification of exterior portions of an owner occupied property. 
Residential Beautification Grant Terms and Conditions
Residential Beautification Grant Application 
      
        - City of Lake Worth Landscape Regulations (FAQ's) 

Lake Worth CRA Home Repair Grant     NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM AT THIS TIME

The Home Repair Grant provides funds to low-income residents living in the CRA district to correct interior items that are an immediate and necessary concern to a home owner. Residents can apply for up to $15,000 to improve the safety of the structure or to correct potential code violations.
Home Repair Grant Terms and Conditions 
Home Repair Grant Application

Lake Worth CRA Take Pride In Lake Worth Award

The Take Pride In Lake Worth Award rewards owners and tenants in the CRA area who beautify their property through improved landscaping, renovation or any other means. The award is announced every quarter and all residents within the CRA district are eligible to apply. To nominate a property please mail or email a picture and brief description to the CRA office. Previous award winners:
              508 2nd Ave. North
              127 North M Street
              119 North M Street

To learn more about the need of affordable workforce housing in Lake Worth, read the Palm Beach County Workforce Housing Needs Assessment Study.


Other Grants Available

My Safe Florida Home (Hurricane Protection Assistance)  

This grant, offered by the Florida Department of Financial Services, provides free wind inspections by qualified hurricane mitigation inspectors to eligible homeowners. The grant also offers applicants up to $5,000 in matching grants to strengthen their homes against hurricanes.
Click here for link to program.

Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Paint Your Heart Out  

You may qualify to have the exterior of your house painted absolutely free! There are no catches, but you do have to meet a few selected requirements. For more information
CLICK HERE.

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