Contact: Michele Hylton-Terry, Executive Director,
Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency: (239) 321-7100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CRA approves Residential Property Improvement Matching Grant for Dr. MLK Redevelopment area
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 27, 2026) – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved a Residential Property Improvement Matching Grant for the Dr. MLK redevelopment area.
The grant awarded in the not-to-exceed amount of 19,275.00 for Amber Ware’s property located at 3467 B Street, Fort Myers. The funds will be used to door and window replacement, installation of a yard drain, a new driveway, removal of two palm trees, replacement of a galvanized cyclone fence and stucco repair.
Residential Property Improvement Matching Grants fund exterior building façade and landscape improvements to enhance a property’s quality, overall curb appeal and ultimately the property values in the residential areas. More information can be found at https://fortmyerscra.com/incentives/residential-property-improvement-grant/
ABOUT THE FORT MYERS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
Since 1984, the CRA has managed redevelopment trusts to revitalize blighted areas in the City of Fort Myers. This reinvestment can take the form of public infrastructure, residential and commercial grant programs, public arts, affordable housing development, safety initiatives and historic preservation.
If left under-resourced, parts of our city risk remaining overlooked, affecting community spirit, and slowing economic growth. This lack of redevelopment doesn’t just impact current residents—it also discourages potential new businesses and families from making our city their home. Imagine a city where every neighborhood is a beacon of growth and community spirit—a place where residents enjoy sustainable, thriving spaces and businesses benefit from a vibrant economic environment. This is the future we’re creating. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency was created in 1984 by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, under Florida Statute Chapter 163. The Fort Myers City Council members, sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, oversee the Agency’s programs and policies. The Fort Myers CRA office is located at 1400 Jackson Street in the historical downtown River District.
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