Hollywood City highlights homeowner rehab program offering up to $150,000 for repairs

Ryan Coos, director of Hollywood City's Office of Housing and Community Development, outlined the city’s homeowner rehabilitation program, which uses Florida’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds and program income to help eligible homeowners complete critical repairs and larger rehabilitation projects.

"At the city of Hollywood, we remain dedicated to preserving our neighborhoods, supporting our residents, and invested in our communities for the next 100 years and beyond," Coos said, framing the effort as a long-term investment in housing stability.

City staff described the program’s financing structure, saying the program reinvests program income back into the community to expand its reach. A CBS News report on the segment stated that the homeowner-occupied rehabilitation program can provide "up to a $150,000" to help with home improvements.

Residents who received repairs described severe problems before work began and credited the program and staff for the improvements. One resident described windows that would not open, floors that were sinking, unbearable heat and health impacts, and said the project team "assisted me in every way, and then the project got started." Another beneficiary (introduced in the segment as Minga Bato) said, "When they called me that they're gonna fix my house, I got so happy that I cried." A separate resident added, "All I can do is first thank God because I found out that God was actually holding this house together. And God used y'all to come in and to help put it back together."

The segment presented the program as hands-on: staff guide homeowners through each step of repairs and case management, with officials and beneficiaries emphasizing both physical improvements and emotional relief. Officials said SHIP funding is a primary financing source and that, where available, the city leverages additional resources for larger rehabilitations. The segment did not specify eligibility criteria, application deadlines, or the typical award amount per household beyond the reported "up to $150,000" figure.

The city did not announce a new policy or vote during the segment; it presented the homeowner rehabilitation program and beneficiary experiences as part of ongoing city services. For details about eligibility, application timelines, or department contacts, viewers should consult Hollywood City's Office of Housing and Community Development (the segment did not provide those specifics).