Supporting clients of color and those with ADA disabilities as they solve code violations on residential or commercial properties.

The Empowered Neighborhoods Program is designed to serve clients who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, or clients with disabilities defined by the ADA who own property and have received a letter from the City’s Enforcement Program requesting that issues on the property be fixed to avoid fees.

Striving to maintain a clear focus on each client’s goals, we help bridge the gap between each client’s resources and the building/zoning code requirements.:

• We visit the site to understand the issues
• We help clients brainstorm options that meet building and zoning codes
• We gather an ideal team to serve each client
• We walk clients through the work to be completed including planning, permitting, and construction
• We inform clients of potential assistance from the City and the community
• We advocate for clients

Completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance into the Empowered Neighborhoods Program. If you meet program eligibility, a team member will contact you with next steps. If you falsify or deliberately misrepresent information on this form, your application will not be accepted into the program.

If you are not accepted into the Empowered Neighborhoods Program, you will be notified with alternative resources for your project.