Westgate

Westgate/Belvedere Homes

In partnership with the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Palm Beach County, and the Florida Community Loan Fund, Neighborhood Renaissance is building 13 affordable and energy efficient 3-4 bedroom homes for income-qualified first-time homebuyers. Located just to the south of the City of West Palm Beach in unincorporated Palm Beach County and west of 1-95, the Westgate/Belvedere Homes community is bordered by Okeechobee Blvd. to the north, Belvedere Road to the south, Military Trail to the west, and Florida Mango Rd. to the east. Westgate was established in 1921 as the western gateway to the City of West Palm Beach.

A diverse community growing in population, Westgate is served by the “A” rated West Gate Elementary School and residents enjoy nearby amenities such as the Westgate Community and Recreation Center. The Westgate neighborhood is also conveniently located near major highways, many major employers including the Palm Beach International Airport, Downtown West Palm Beach, the Okeechobee Shopping Corridor, and the West Palm Beach Zoo. 

To encourage the continued development of this community and to replace homes lost during Hurricane Wilma, Palm Beach County awarded Neighborhood Renaissance and the Westgate/Belvedere CRA $2 million to build 13 new homes affordable to first-time homebuyers.

Westgate’s New Affordable Housing

Affordable Homes

Westgate’s New Affordable Homes:

The initial planning for this project began in 2007 when the Westgate/Belvedere CRA and Neighborhood Renaissance partnered to apply for Disaster Recovery Initiative funds through Palm Beach County’s allocation from the State of Florida. We applied for funding to build new homes to replace those destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Wilma. Our agencies were jointly awarded a $2,058,641 construction grant to make these homes affordable for low-income working families. Florida Community Loan Fund is providing an $850,000 revolving loan for the land acquisition.

The development will include a combination of 4BR/2.5BA and 3BR/2BA single-family homes, plus 2 duplexes with each having a 3BR/2BA and a 2BR/2BA side. All home models include the following:

• Solid block construction
• Spacious master suite
• Fully landscaped yard
• Energy Star appliances
• Quality wood cabinetry
• 1 Year Home Warranty

Prices for these homes are $110,000 to $140,000. Upon completion each house will meet the standards of the

Florida Green Building Coalition for an energy efficient and environmentally conscious home. Click Affordable Homes for information about each model or call Christina Hewitt, Housing Manager at (561) 832-6776, ext. 104 or provide us your contact information.

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