MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP)
Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP) in its Miami, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides up to $50,000 in 0% interest forgivable loans for low-to-moderate income homeowners to fund roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and other structural repairs. The program received an additional $2 million infusion in 2025. Applications can be submitted digitally and the loan is forgiven after 15 years of owner-occupancy.
Loan carries no interest and requires no payments. Becomes forgivable after 15 years if owner-occupied, not refinanced, and ownership not transferred.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Miami, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) $10,000 grant
- Miami-Dade County SHIP Home Repair Up to ~$40,000 (varies by LHAP cycle)
- Miami-Dade County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000 forgivable loan
- City of Miami Homeownership Preservation Program (HPP) Up to $70,000 low/no-interest loan
Key Details
- Up to $50,000 at 0% interest with no monthly payments
- Loan forgiven after 15 years of continued owner-occupancy
- Covers roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and major structural repairs
- Apply by downloading form at miamidade.gov/mdeat or emailing marquis.best@miamidade.gov
- Received $2M additional funding infusion in 2025
How to Apply
Some programs require contractor estimates, licenses, or inspections. A cited link may be general, so confirm the current rules with the administrator before hiring; a directory match does not guarantee contractor eligibility or funding.
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Get matched with a contractorOur record classifies the structure as a forgivable loan. Confirm repayment, forgiveness, residency, and any lien terms with the administrator.
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, applications accepted on MDEAT website
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP) in Miami, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $50,000 forgivable loan. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP) in Miami?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP) in Miami, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 305-375-5661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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