The Planning and Growth Management Division administers three grant programs for the City of Cape Coral, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP), and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). These programs are used to provide affordable housing and increase social service opportunities for the citizens of Cape Coral. These programs require a variety of documents. These documents are prepared in English however, due to the City's large hispanic population persons may request program documents in Spanish. Please be advised there may be a delay while translation services are performed.
Información sobre Programas de Vivienda asequibles, en la ciudad de Cape Coral, están disponibles en Español, a petición, llamando al teléfono 239-471-0922 ó 239-573-3182.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG-R
Program Overview
The U.S. Congress established the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program with the passage of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Cape Coral has been receiving these funds since
The City of Cape Coral is considered a HUD designated entitlement community. HUD bases entitlement awards on a complex formula allocation which takes into consideration such factors such as population, housing stock and the extent of poverty as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
The City of Cape Coral has been a recipient of CDBG funds since 1981. The City's CDBG Program uses its funds for comprehensive revitalization of designated neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation, social services, homeownership assistance, acquisition of real property, and public facilities and improvements. The program has touched and enriched lives in Cape Coral by providing services that otherwise would not have been available.
In addition, the City of Cape Coral has recently been awarded CDBG-R funds which is a supplemental allocation of CDBG funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The City is obligated to complete a substantial amendment to receive these funds. The substantial amendment must be completed by June 5th, 2009.
To view the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment click here. In accordance with federal law, the City's quarterly ARRA reports can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Report #1
Report #2
Report #3
Report #4 (Pending Approval)
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
Program Overview
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership Grant Program was created by passage of the William Sadowski Affordable Housing Act of 1992. The funds are administrated by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). The source of financing for this program is derived from documentary tax collections from the sale of real estate within our community. The allocation amount is based upon the City’s population. The City of Cape Coral is required by the state of Florida to provide for affordable housing.
The City has been a recipient of SHIP funds since 1992. The purpose of the grant program is to provide affordable housing opportunities to very-low and low income persons and or households. In order to receive SHIP funding, the City is required to annually submit a financial annual report, delineating where the funds were expended and for what purposes. The FHFC must audit how the City expends its SHIP funds for compliance with state statutes. Additionally, the City is required to complete a Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for a three year period. Within the LHAP are affordable housing strategies which explain which programs will be available to income eligible clients and/or households. Additionally, the document contains the rules and regulations governing the City’s SHIP program.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has completed the required Affordable Housing Incentive Plan. This plan was adopted by the City Council and approved by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
To view the plan click here.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Program Overview
HUD's new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that may otherwise become sources of blight or abandonment within their community. The program was authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The City was allocated $7,065,484 in NSP funds for the NSP1 program. The City anticipates receiving $3,048,214 in NSP 3 funds in May of 2011. There are limited ways to utilize these funds and the City must complete a substantial amendment to its CDBG Action Plan to receive these funds. This Action Plan delineates how the City anticipates to utilize these funds.
NSP1
To view the ORIGINAL Substantial Amendment to the CDBG Action Plan, click here.
The City of Cape Coral recently revised the City's Substantial Amendment to expand the NSP areas, reduce the purchase discount from 15% to 1% below the appraised value, and deobligate funds from demolition. To view the current plan click HERE.
NSP3
- To view the PROPOSED NSP3 Substantial Amendment to the 2010-2011 CDBG Action Plan, click HERE.
- To view the City of Cape Coral's NSP Program Policies and Procedures for NSP1 and NSP3 (including rehabilitation standards), click HERE.
- To view the City of Cape Coral's NSP1 Management Plan, click HERE.
For questions regarding the NSP program, or to comment on the Substantial Amendment, email
nsp-questions@capecoral.net.
For information relative to the NSP program, visit www.hud.gov/nsp.
Program Documents
Performance Reports for the NSP are due to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on a quarterly basis. See the links below to access these files.
Quarterly Performance Report 7/30/11 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 4/30/11 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 1/30/11 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 10/30/10 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 7/30/10 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 4/30/10 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 1/30/10 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 10/30/09 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 7/30/2009 NSP1
Quarterly Performance Report 7/30/11 NSP3
Quarterly Performance Report 4/30/11 NSP3
Contact Information
The City of Cape Coral’s CDBG, SHIP and NSP programs are administered by the Department of Community Development-Planning and Growth Management Division. For more information concerning either program, please contact Amy L. Yearsley, AICP CDBG/SHIP Team Coordinator at (239) 573-3182 .
