This issue also plays as a scroll-driven animated film — six chapters of the month in North Lauderdale.
Watch the filmNeighbors, summer is here, and City Hall is busy on the things that make daily life a little easier.
In this issue you will find real help for your home, an update on the flood work happening across town, and the events coming up before the school year starts.
Every program in this newsletter is here for you. Please read on, share it with a neighbor who could use it, and call us if you have a question. We are glad to help.
— Mayor Samson Borgelin
The City is accepting applications right now for our Residential Rehabilitation and Hardening program. Qualified homeowners can receive up to $50,000 as a forgivable loan to repair and strengthen their home. That can cover a new roof, impact windows, HVAC, ADA accessibility upgrades, and weatherization.
The loan is forgiven when you stay in the home for 10 years. To qualify, your household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income, and you must have lived in the home as your primary residence for at least 10 years.
Helps with a new roof and impact windows, up to $25,000.
Covers smaller home fixes and repairs.
Helps replace a failing central A/C unit.
If you have a City lien and are worried about it, please contact us before you assume anything.
On April 30, the City broke ground on a new $12 million pump station, a major step in reducing flood risk and moving stormwater out of our neighborhoods faster during heavy rain. Crews and residents also placed a time capsule at the site, to be opened in 2051.
“I remember in 2018, we had water above my knee at several areas, and to know that this is happening right now is unbelievable.”
Mayor Samson Borgelin
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Mayor’s Community Concert on June 26, with T-Vice, Black Dada, and DJ Nicky Mix. It was a wonderful evening of music, food, and neighbors seeing neighbors.
Events like this are what make North Lauderdale feel like home. We are already looking forward to the next one.
Haiti reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and scored its first-ever World Cup goals, against Morocco. Watch parties across our community were filled with flags, cheers, and pride.
Mayor’s Community Fun Night, 6:30–8:00 pm, City Hall Sports Complex. Free and family-friendly.
Commission workshop 4 pm, regular meeting 6 pm.
Commission meeting 6 pm.
The Commission is in recess in August.
NOAA is predicting a below-normal 2026 season, with 8 to 14 named storms. That is good news, and it is still worth being ready. The peak of the season runs from August through October, so now is the time to prepare.
The first day of school for Broward County Public Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026. A little planning now makes the morning of a lot smoother.
Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Florida requires Form DH 680 — details at browardschools.com/vaccinations.
The Broward Education Foundation runs a school supply drive each year to help families get ready. It is a great resource if you need a hand with supplies.