MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Community Services and Growth Services are seeing encouraging results from the Neighborhood Cleanup Pilot Program, which was launched to address code violations and unsafe structures in low-to-moderate income communities using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Approved by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners in May 2024, the program officially began implementation in October 2024. Since then, teams have made significant progress toward the shared goal of enhancing neighborhood safety and visual appeal and brought an update to the July 15 County Commission meeting.
What’s Been Accomplished So Far
- Approximately 20 properties in low- to moderate-income census tracts have already been cleaned up or had unsafe structures demolished.
- A dedicated Code Enforcement Officer was assigned to the program and received specialized training to focus efforts within qualifying communities.
“We commend all of you on this hard work and are excited about how this program is working to help clean up our communities,” said Marion County Commission Chairman Kathy Bryant. “This is a strong step forward in revitalizing neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for our residents.”
How the Program Works…