Daily Archives: May 28, 2026
Additional Community Meetings: CDBG-DR
Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners,
Staff has added additional Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) educational meetings to help residents learn more about available housing assistance programs and the application process related to recovery from the April 2023 flood event.
These informational sessions are designed to provide residents with an overview of available programs, eligibility requirements and guidance on how to apply for assistance.
Community Education Sessions
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6 p.m.
Sanctuary Church – Banquet Hall
2501 NE 30th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Monday, June 1, 2026
6 p.m.
South Side Cultural Art Center
701 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Programs may include assistance for:
• Home rehabilitation and reconstruction
• Elevation of homes
• Reimbursement for eligible flood-related expenses
• Other recovery and mitigation activities
Residents who are unable to attend in person will be able to view recordings of the educational meetings on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/PHn8XatjMc8?si=eKF03XwL_IRHy0D-
The online housing application portal is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Additional information, updates and application resources are available on the City’s dedicated CDBG-DR webpage: https://ftlcity.info/CDBG-DR
We encourage residents impacted by the April 2023 flood event to attend a meeting and learn more about available recovery assistance programs.