The City of Melbourne’s Housing and Urban Improvement Division is under the Community Development Department. The Housing and Urban Improvement Division administers a variety of federal and state funded housing and community development programs. These programs aim to provide affordable housing, fair housing, public services, public facilities and improvements, supportive services and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of the city.

Housing and Community Development Programs currently administered by this division include:

• State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)
• Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

FY2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Funding Application Cycle

The application submittal period for FY 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME program funding closed on February 29, 2024. The Evaluation Committee met on March 18 to discuss applications that successfully passed the threshold review. Applications were evaluated and considered for funding based on assessment factors such as the capacity to meet a national objective, project eligibility, any applicable past performance, cost-effectiveness, program capacity, staffing capacity, and direct service provision. The Evaluation Committee’s recommendation was presented to the Citizens’ Advisory Board at their regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The Citizens’ Advisory Board discussed the applications, available funding and made a recommendation. Their recommendation is scheduled to go before City Council for their consideration and approval at their regular meeting this summer. The meeting is open to the public and will be posted on the city calendar. 

Contact

Housing and Urban Improvement Division
695 E. University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901

Appointments are encouraged. Please contact us at:

321-608-7530
Fax: 321-674-5738
huid@mlbfl.org