CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater City Council members recently approved a boost to the North Greenwood CRA Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program.
What You Need To Know:
The home improvement grant limit in North Greenwood increased to $25,000 from $20,000
The grant aims to help residents with rising construction costs
Homeowners use the grants for crucial repairs like roofing, plumbing, and HVAC systems
The new limit is $25,000, up from the previous $20,000.
“Well, $20,000 might have been a good amount a few years ago,” said Jesus Nino, Executive Director of Clearwater CRA. “But now with construction prices going up, it’s just a little bit more difficult to have something; for instance, a whole roof replaced for $20,000.”
Homeowners have put grant money toward a variety of repairs and renovations, including: a new roof, windows, replacing heating and air conditioning systems, painting and other home repair safety features.
Rosemary Gainey has lived in the North Greenwood area for more than 40 years. She received $20,000 in grant money and used it to replace her fence and plumbing.
“Because the piping was so old … it could just explode anywhere over the house,” Gainey said. “I just think that the more we put into our community, the more the community will thrive and overall, look better. I’m just over the moon, is that what you call it, and I love it.”
Learn more about the program and view the application form by clicking here.