CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency)

CRA Goals

  • Aggressively pursue redevelopment/revitalization to enhance economic vitality and livability

  • Integrate the downtown-waterfront in function, activity and transportation

  • Improve CRA district conditions in both physical and social quality while preserving historical significance

CRA Sunset

The CRA sunset occurred on December 31, 2025. Over the last 30 years, the CRA has put great effort in improving the Downtown footprint and did a phenomenal job doing so. The improvements will live on and continue to be enjoyed by visitors in Downtown Sanford. 

2024 CRA Annual Report

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The Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency exists to revitalize and enhance the Sanford Downtown CRA District by strengthening economic vitality and livability. Going forward, the CRA has set the stage for ongoing investment and growth into the downtown district. 

CRA Board Members

A heartfelt thank you to all of the CRA Board Members who have served and worked diligently towards betterment of Downtown Sanford. Many game changing projects and programs approved have brought great interest of visitors and businesses wanting to locate to Downtown Sanford. Your work made all the difference!

Budget

The Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (SCRA) adopts a budget annually. The annual budget is approved by the SCRA in July of each year after following the required Public Notice process. The budget is then incorporated into the City’s annual budget and adopted by September of each year pursuant to the City’s Public Notice process. Budgets can be amended from time to time. The following budgets are hereby made available to the public and will remain posted along with amendments for no less than two (2) years.

Meetings

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