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Monroe Planning &

Urban Development

Planning to Develop Your Property?

Reach your development goals. Get started now!

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🔑🔑🔑 Monroe Landlords with Vacant Rentals 🔑🔑🔑

Own a vacant rental in Monroe? Turn it into income again!

Get funding to rehab up to 5 units and make them rent-ready through our Vacant Rental Program.

👉 Learn more and APPLY TODAY!

🛠️ Attention: Monroe Homeowners Age 62+

Is your home in need of repairs including exterior deficiencies or health and safety concerns?

The Monroe Senior Home Rehabilitation Program is accepting applications! Eligible senior homeowners in select neighborhoods may qualify for free grant funding to assist with essential home improvements including:

  • Roofs, siding, windows, doors, and porches
  • Gutters, foundations, and other exterior repairs
  • Interior deficiencies and lead paint hazards

Applications are processed first come, first approved — don't wait!

Check your eligibility NOW!

Develop Property

Developing property is a big step. Through our Zoning Education and permitting assistance options, we can help you start the planning process today.

Permitting

Fix a Property

Do you need to make repairs or code updates to your building? Let our department help with grant programs, advice, and support for health and safety improvements.

Code Enforcment

Build a Community

Attend a public meeting or review the Comprehensive Plan. We work closely with our partners through neighborhood initiatives to make a positive impact in our city.

Make an Impact

Urban Grants

Whether you are looking to revitalize a commercial space, secure CDBG funding, or improve local infrastructure, our financial assistance programs are here to help.

Find Funding

What's the Latest?

May 15, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Update Kickoff

The City of Monroe is beginning the process of updating its comprehensive master plan! We are looking for residents to participate in our upcoming community input sessions...

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April 28, 2026

A Neighborhood Revitalized

A Village of Support: The Jackson Street Revitalization Story. Sometimes, the transformation a neighborhood needs comes from a dedicated coalition of neighbors and planners...

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April 10, 2026

Zoning Education Class

Are you ready to develop a commercial property but not sure where to start? How are zones designated? Who should you talk to first?! START WITH our upcoming workshop...

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