The City of Pembroke Pines

Barrier-Free Program

** There is currently NO waiting list for this program

 

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The City of Pembroke Pines has funds dedicated to meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled residents of Pembroke Pines. Funding is available to make repairs that promote mobility in the house. For example, we can assist you with widening doors, installing grab bars, reconfiguring counters, adjusting electrical outlets to name a few. It is required that the repairs be done for an elderly disabled or elderly person living in the house. The individual does not have to be on title, but must be part of the applying household.

 

Program Requirements

• Income limitations apply
• Must be able to verify income and assets
• This property must be a primary residence
• Applicants are required to a sign a recapture document
• If you sell or rent your home within 15 years after work has been completed, you will be subject to repay the amount given in assistance. Effective February 16, 2006

Program Benefits

• Free home inspection and cost estimate
• Interest-free, deferred loan
• No repayment of loan if program requirements are met
• Allows home owners to correct code violations

Types of Repairs

• Emergency repairs for items that are a threat to the health and safety of the homeowner and its occupants
• Repairs that make the home energy efficient
• Exterior painting
• Roof repair
• Facia

Eligible Properties

• Single-Family Homes
• Townhomes
• Condominiums
• Villas

Documentation Required (As Applicable)

• Completed application form with signatures and date.
• Proof of property ownership
• Broward county notice of ad valorem taxes (showing assessed value of the property)
• Proof of property taxes paid
• Proof of hazard/homeowner insurance
• Federal income tax return
• Proof of dependents claimed
• Proof of Citizenship or Legal Alien Status Documents
• Three (3) pay stubs for all household members over 18
• Six (6) bank statements for all household members
• Assets - 401(K), Retirement/pension, IRA, CD = s, Annuities, etc.
• Life insurance policy with cash value and type
• Self-employment income statement with schedule C, E, or F
• Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Disability benefits
• Proof of unearned income
• Child support/Alimony
• Contributions and Gifts
• Statement for scholarships, grants, and veterans = s administration benefits

As a reminder, the City will place a second mortgage on the property for the down payment and principal buy down assistance it has provided. The term is zero interest for 15 years. After 15 years, the loan is forgiven. Should you sell or lease your property during this period, the monetary amount of assistance you received will be due to the City. There are no monthly payments on the second mortgage. In addition, the City has requirements for refinancing of the first mortgage, should you chose to do so in the future. Effective February 16, 2006