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CRA board asks staff to study permitting support and grant-tier options for applicants without upfront capital
Summary
The board directed CRA staff to report back on July 24 about whether CRA districts can fund permitting support in CRA areas and whether grant categories should be adjusted to help applicants who lack upfront capital.
The Tampa CRA board voted May 8 to instruct staff to examine two operational changes: (1) whether CRA funds can be used to provide permitting support in CRA districts to reduce permit backlogs, and (2) whether the grant program can create special categories or tiers for applicants who lack capital to start projects and therefore cannot meet current match requirements.
Board member Carlson proposed a motion to ask CRA staff to consult…
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