City of North Miami Beach Code Compliance Section/POLICE DEPARTMENT Homeowner Assistance for Maintenance and Repair The H.A.M.R.

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1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND PROCEDURES: The City of North Miami Beach will pay for materials and/or contracted labor for exterior improvements at owner-occupied, single-family homes that are selected to receive such assistance. Eligible exterior improvements are those projects with a total cost to the City of $2, or less. The program is provided as a benefit to surrounding residences whose quality of life is otherwise diminished by long-standing property maintenance issues. The project must rectify property maintenance issues that were cited as code violations or may be deemed as a violation of the City s Code of Ordinances, minimum housing standards, or health and safety conditions. A homeowner can receive H.A.M.R. Program funding only once. Referral to the H.A.M.R. Program does not change the process in any way. The property owner or a legal representative must provide evidence as to his/her inability to bring the violation into compliance or make the necessary improvements due to lack of funding. The payment of outstanding code fines and special assessment liens (e.g. lot clearing, pool pumps, and board up costs) will be waived. All qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Priority is given to senior citizens (62 years and older) and disabled persons, and then to individuals who meet the following household income limits: 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person $33,800 $38,600 $43,450 $48,250 $52,100 $55,950 $59,850 $63,700 *Miami-Dade County FY2008 Income Limits Summary

2 H.A.M.R. Program funding will be given to projects in the following order: 1. Removal of junk, litter, excess yard waste, etc. including derelict vehicles, bulk trash, and derelict boat trailers. 2. Removal of illegal or dilapidated structures, including sheds, and mobile homes. 3. Mow, weed and substantially trim overgrown grass, trees and other vegetation. 4. Fix broken windows and external doors. 5. Paint exterior walls. 6. Repair fences. 7. Sod yard. Funding may also be offered for the following projects: 1. Removal of a tree deemed to be hazardous and a threat to the safety and welfare of the community. 2. Improvements to the driveway, specifically to clean and blacktop and/or reseal the driveway. 3. Improvements to the roof, specifically to clean and repaint the roof. Funding may also be offered for the following projects: is an incentive based initiative. 1. The property owner will be reimbursed for the cost of the approved improvements and repairs up to $2, after an inspection by City staff verifies that the approved improvements and repairs are completed. 2. Consideration may be granted to individuals that need a partial upfront payment to purchase materials to start the project(s). 3. The property owner will be required to attend a Property Maintenance Workshop. 4. A lien will be recorded against the property for the total cost of the improvements and repairs for which funding was received. The lien will be released one-year after the completion date of the improvements and the property is not sold. Otherwise the property owner will refund the City for the total amount of the cost of the improvements and repairs for which assistance was received, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.

3 APPLICATION Information contained herein shall be kept and disclosed in conformance with Section , Florida Statutes, and shall be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility in the City of North Miami Beach s (H.A.M.R.) Program. All information supplied will be verified at a later date through supporting documentation. NOTE: BEFORE YOUR REQUEST CAN BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE CODE COMPLIANCE SECTION. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION: Last Name: First Name: Social Security Number: / / Date of Birth: / / Property Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: Other: Number of persons in the household, including yourself: Total combined yearly household income for everyone 18 or older (including yourself): $ Are you or any member of your household disabled (which can be verifiable by Miami-Dade County s Disability Services and Independent Living Program)? ( ) Yes ( ) No Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Ethnicity (optional):

4 APPLICATION (Continued) Project Description (check all that applies): Please specifically indicate what type of work will be completed, for which funds are being requested. Removal of bulk trash, and derelict boat trailer, including jet skis. Removal of illegal or dilapidated structures, including sheds, and mobile homes. Mow, weed and substantially trim overgrown grass, trees and other vegetation. Fix broken windows and external doors. Paint exterior walls. Repair fence. Sod yard. Removal of a hazardous tree. Improve the driveway, specifically to clean, blacktop and/or reseal the driveway. Improve the roof, specifically to clean, and repaint the roof. Additional notes or comments: PLEASE NOTE ONCE YOU ARE PRE-QUALIFIED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THREE BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS FOR ANY ELIGIBLE WORK. This information provided herein is to the best of my knowledge accurate and correct. My signature below authorized the release of information to Miami-Dade County and the City of North Miami Beach regarding employment, salary, income, credit accounts, loans, and deposit accounts. I further authorize any recipient hereof to consider a photocopy or other reproduction of this authorization to serve as the original. Signature (Head of Household) Date

5 Dear Applicant(s): City of North Miami Beach APPLICATION: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION LIST You have expressed interest in the City of North Miami Beach Homeowner Assistance for Maintenance and Repair Program. In addition to filling out the application, you will need to bring us some copies of additional information. Obtaining this information will enable us to act on your application. The list below is designed to serve as a guideline to submitting a complete application. NOTE: BEFORE YOUR REQUEST CAN BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE CODE COMPLIANCE SECTION. Instructions: Complete the preliminary application, and submit it to: City of North Miami Beach, Code Compliance Division, H.A.M.A.R. Program, NE 19 th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL Only one (1) application per family will be processed. Income category: This information is needed to document your income. 1. Tax Return for each working individual and/or adult in the home. 2. W-2 Forms from each employer for each working individual that covers the last tax year. Members of your household: This information is needed to verify your household size and number of dependents so that we can correctly determine your ability to qualify for the program. 1. Driver s license or State ID card any copy of social security card, from all members of your household that are of age to have these documents. 2. Birth certificates for all children whether adult or minor that you intend to claim as a member of your household. 3. If you have an elderly member of your household that you will be claiming as a dependent, we will need proof of age and retirement status. This can be done through a State ID, Driver s License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Social Security Payment (if applicable) and Social Security card. 4. Passports and/or Alien Registration cards will also be needed if this is applicable to your household for each member. Repair category: This information is needed to determine the amount of assistance you are eligible to receive: 1. Three written estimates from licensed and insured contractors are required (after your file has been pre-qualified). Should you have any questions, please contact the Code Compliance Division at (305)