Resident Q&A

Project Development

  • The project is scheduled to begin in early 2026.

  • The entire project will take 8 years to complete. The RAD units, however, are due to be completed in 2027.

  • There will be about 7,500 units built, 314 of which are RAD units. The unit breakdown is as follows:

    2,000+ Affordable units

    3,500 Workforce units

    1,800 Market rate/Workforce units (AJ Capital)

  • Information on the project is available at: https://www.littlerivercommunitybenefits.com/

 

About the Units

  • The Development Team will be engaging with multiple furniture stores to create furniture packages for the residents. Residents that who may want to bring their own furniture may do so.

  • The furniture packages will include furnishings for the bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. Residents may choose to select furniture for some or all rooms.

  • TBD

 

RAD Program Participation

  • RAD participant rent is calculated at 30% of the adjusted household income. This means that the resident family will pay no more than 30% of the income after HUD deductions are applied.

  • RAD tenants have a 10-day grace period to pay their rent. Failure to pay rent within the grace period will result in a maximum $50 late fee per violation.

  • Yes, the RAD PBV program rules require Miami-Dade County through its housing department, Public Housing and Community Development or its designee (collective “PHCD”) to provide an opportunity for an informal hearing in accordance with 24 CFR § 982.555. The RAD PBV grievances procedures apply solely to PHCD’s RAD PBV program.

  • Your current property management office will be able to assist with adding or removing a family member. All changes in family composition need to be completed before moving to the new project.

  • Please reach out to your property management office for assistance. The additional of a live-in-aide needs to be completed prior to moving.

  • You do not have to accept a unit with the new development.

  • You can choose to a Public Housing transfer, if available. Or you may request a Housing Choice Voucher, if a voucher is available. There is also the option of Homeownership for those who qualify.

  • Rent to your landlord will continue until you vacate your public housing unit.

 

Building & Neighborhood Amenities

  • Parking is available with license and proof of vehicle registration. Not every unit will be assigned a parking space.

  • Yes, free Wi-Fi will be available in all common areas. Free high-speed Wi-Fi will be available in all RAD units for 20 years.

  • Washers/Dryers in every unit

    Free High-Speed Internet for 3 Years

    Granite or Comparable Material for Counter Tops

    Dishwashers

    Refrigerators with Ice Makers

    HVAC/Smart Fan Systems

    Tile Flooring

    Electric Water Heaters

  • Computer Lab/Community Room

    Fitness Center

    CPTED/Security Cameras/Plate Readers

    Free Wi-Fi in Common Areas

    Swimming Pool

    Outdoor Green Space

    On-site Property Management

    Gated Parking Lot

    Key Fob entry or Card Entry

    Bike Parking

    Generators for Community Space

    Walking/Bike Paths

    Playground

    Pavilions

  • TBD

  • TBD

  • TBD