Community Redevelopment Areas

Investing in neighborhood redevelopment is a high priority in each of Tampa's eight community redevelopment areas. From Downtown to Drew Park, redevelopment activity is helping to make Tampa's neighborhoods more attractive, safe, convenient, environmentally healthy, and economically strong.

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency provides legislative oversight of the community redevelopment areas.

Community Redevelopment Agency Adopted FY 2023 Budget

• Adopted FY23 CRA Budget
• CRA Board FY23 Budget Exhibit B

Community Redevelopment Areas

• Central Park
• Channel District
• Downtown
• Drew Park
• East Tampa
• Tampa Heights Riverfront
• West Tampa
• Ybor City

CRA Meetings

• Regular Meeting Agendas
• Public Meetings Calendar
• CAC Meeting Handouts

City Seeks Members for CRA Community Advisory Committees 

The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa is seeking individuals to serve on the following CRA Community Advisory Committees (click on the CRA link below to access application):

• Central Park CRA CAC Application - Open Until Filled
• Drew Park CRA CAC Application - Open until March 31, 2023
• East Tampa CRA CAC Application - May 16, 2022
• Tampa Heights Riverfront CRA CAC Application - Open Until Filled
• West Tampa At-Large CRA CAC Application - Open Until April 21, 2023

The purpose of the Community Advisory Committees is to ensure that the interests of residents, property owners, businesses, and other stakeholders in the area are represented in key decisions. Community Advisory Committees provide input and make recommendations to City staff and the Community Redevelopment Agency concerning their respective areas.  Interested parties must live or work in one of the redevelopment areas or have significant interests within the area. Individuals with a background or expertise in the redevelopment process, such as neighborhood planning, real estate development, or real estate finance are also being sought.   These positions are voluntary. Individuals appointed to Community Advisory Committees serve without compensation.  Call (813) 242-3807 for additional details.

CRA Façade Grant Improvement Program

The CRA Façade Grant Improvement Program provides property owners with financial assistance (grant) to improve the appearance of their properties in designated areas of Tampa's Community Redevelopment Area (CRAs). The program is funded for the fiscal year 2016 for Drew Park, East Tampa, and Ybor City.