The city of North Miami will launch applications for its Emergency Paint Program on Monday, November 16, 2026, a grant of up to $6,000 aimed at painting single-family homes or duplexes occupied by their owners within the municipal limits.
The program is a direct grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund, and it does not require repayment of the received funds.
The stated purpose is to beautify residences and rectify possible or existing violations of the municipal code related to the exterior condition of properties, prioritizing those who already have an active code violation.
To be eligible, the owner must reside in the home and the total household income cannot exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI) according to HUD guidelines.
The annual income limits published by North Miami for 2026 are as follows: $76,300 for a household of one person; $87,200 for two; $98,100 for three; $109,000 for four; $117,750 for five; $126,450 for six; $135,150 for seven; and $143,900 for eight people.
Participants can choose the paint colors, but they must be approved by the Department of Housing and Social Services in accordance with the city's official color chart.
The property must be located within the boundaries of North Miami, an independent municipality of Miami-Dade County, distinct from the city of Miami and North Miami Beach.
The official program details do not specify the exact application procedure, the required documents, or the closing date for submissions, so interested parties should verify this information directly with the municipal office before November 16.
The Department of Housing and Social Services can be contacted at 305-893-6511, extension 20000, or via email at housing@northmiamifl.gov; the office is located at 12300 NE 8 Avenue, North Miami, FL 33161.
This program is of particular interest to the Cuban community residing in North Miami, which represents approximately 7.5% of the nearly 60,000 inhabitants of the municipality, and to the group of Hispanic property owners, who make up about 34% of the local population.
The Emergency Paint Program joins other active housing programs in the municipality funded by CDBG funds: the deferred loan of up to $60,000 for structural repairs, the grant of up to $9,000 for homeowners over 62 years old — which is also set to open on November 16 — and the assistance of up to $4,800 for rental move-in costs, available online year-round.
Each of these programs has its own schedule, requirements, and conditions, so interested parties should check which one fits their situation before submitting an application.
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