Imagine a city where every
neighborhood is a vibrant, thriving
place to live, work, and play.

Where every resident has access to quality amenities and every business can flourish. Together, we can make this vision a reality.

If left under-resourced, parts of our city risk remaining overlooked, affecting community spirit,and slowing economic growth. This lack of development doesn’t just impact current residents —it also discourages potential new businesses and families from making our city their home.

Take advantage of redevelopment incentives:

Cleveland Offsite Stormwater Credits

An economic development initiative for the Cleveland Avenue Redevelopment Area

Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant

Matching grant funding exterior building façade and landscape improvements and more

Increment
Rebate Program

For development projects that provide a community benefit, and which demonstrate a financial gap

Home Preservation Program

Homeowners with outstanding code violatons may qualify to have projects/repairs completed by Habitat for Humanity

Residential Paint Program

Single-family and duplex owner- occupied residences paint grant to improve the exterior of their structures

We’re committed to creating a brighter future for our city, and we want you to be a part of it.

Here's how the CRA works:

Identify

We pinpoint areas in our city that need development and revitalization.

Sustain

We ensure these areas continue to thrive with ongoing support and reinvestment.

SINCE 1984

[§ 163.356, Fla. Stat.]

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.

Latest News

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Attention Pedestrians and Drivers: US 41 Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project in Fort Myers The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is designing improvements to provide a sidewalk along the west side …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CRA approves commercial property improvement grant for White Rose Holdings LLC FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2024) – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   CRA approves agreement with Edison Universe Solutions LLC Ft. Myers Walk of Innovation to be created FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2024) – The Fort Myers …

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CRA Board of Commissioners

Teresa Watkins Brown
Teresa Watkins Brown

Chair

Dr. Liston D. Bochette III

Vice-Chair

Fred Burson

Commissioner

Johnny W. Streets, Jr.

Commissioner

Terolyn Watson

Commissioner

Darla Bonk

Commissioner

Kevin Anderson

Commissioner