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Target Areas

Target areas are areas designated by the City Council for revitalization.  Many of the City's Housing Programs are available only in the target areas.  Click on the names of the target areas to review boundary maps.  Links identified on this page are Adobe PDF documents.

All Housing Department Target Areas

Federal Target Area

Defined by the U.S. Department of Treasury in connection with issuance of single family mortgage bonds

Designated Building Area

Areas approved by the City Council for infill housing activities of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC)

Special Target Area

Areas with unique development opportunities, a strategic plan, and City Council support for revitalization strategies and/or funding

CDBG Eligible Areas

Areas eligible for expenditure of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Model Blocks

Areas designated by the City Council to receive $1.2 million funding for neighborhood improvements

1. Eastwood Model Blocks
2. Near Southeast Model Blocks
3. Lake Como Model Blocks   
4. Fairmount Model Blocks
5. Jennings, May, St. Louis Model Blocks
6. Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks
7. Polytechnic Model Blocks
8. Near Northside Model Blocks
9. United Riverside Model Blocks
10. Far Greater Northside Model Blocks
11. Greenway Model Blocks
12. Worth Heights Model Blocks
13. Handley Model Blocks
14. Carver Heights East Model Blocks
15. Historic Carver Heights Model Blocks
16. North Greenbriar Model Blocks
17. Stop Six Model Blocks
18. South Hemphill Model Blocks

Neighborhood Empowerment Zones

Areas designated by the City Council according to Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code, eligible for development incentives including fee waivers, tax abatements and release of City liens