The West Tampa CRA has awarded and completed its first Residential Exterior Improvement grant to a lifelong Tampa resident and local artist. Mr. Rolando Bardaji lives on Cass Street and says he is grateful and blessed for having his home repaired through the program. He recommends it to anyone who needs help with improvements.
What’s the Residential Exterior Improvement Grant?
The West Tampa CRA Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program is designed to increase access to redevelopment funding for residents. It is for homesteaded single-family homes in the West Tampa CRA for the purpose of improving property conditions, aesthetics, and aiding in the elimination of slum and blight. The focus of this Program is to improve the visible exterior improvement of residential properties to enhance street and neighborhood aesthetics.
The Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program offers owner-occupied households a matching grant of up to $25,000 for eligible exterior improvements on their homes. This includes things like:
- Exterior painting
- Roof repairs or replacement
- HVAC system repairs or replacements
- ADA accessibility improvements
Mourer & Mourer, a City of Tampa-approved contractor, completed several repairs on Mr. Bardaji’s home, including.
- removed and replaced the existing shingle roof
- pressure washed exterior
- scraped all exterior wood surfaces
- replaced damaged exterior wood siding, trim, and window frame
- caulked exterior trim, windows, and siding
- painted all exterior house surfaces.
“We are making an impact in improving the community and implementing our Community Redevelopment Plan for the area. One grant at a time,” said Jesus Nino, West Tampa CRA Manager. “We look forward to continuing our community efforts in partnership with the West Tampa CRA Citizen Advisory Committee and the West Tampa CRA residents.”
Click here for more information about the West Tampa CRA’s Residential Improvement Grant Program. Or contact Andrea Roshaven at 813-274-8245.
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