Rebuild Florida has opened a center in Hillsborough County to assist property owners
Hillsborough County, Fla. (April 9, 2024) - It's been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian impacted residents on Florida's Gulf Coast, and some homeowners still might have remaining hurricane damage to their home. The Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program has been established to help those residents, including in Hillsborough County.
Rebuild Florida Housing and Repair Program is a state program launched with federal funding to repair, rebuild, or replace eligible homes with remaining damage from Hurricane Ian. Rebuild Florida has opened offices in several counties throughout the state. The office in Hillsborough County is located at 2901 West Busch Blvd., Suite 701, Tampa, FL 33618. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until May 31, 2024.
To qualify, a Hillsborough County resident must have owned the home when Hurricane Ian impacted the area in September 2022, and still own the property today. The applicant must have documented and unrepaired damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The applicant also must be income eligible. Although anyone who meets this threshold can apply, the priority is to assist households with seniors who are 62 and older, households with children under 18, and households with individuals with disabilities.
Rebuild Florida is Florida's long-term disaster recovery effort, committed to rebuilding impacted communities stronger, so they are more resilient to future storms. This program is a partnership of FloridaCommerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Applicants can also apply online until May 31, 2024.
Documents required to apply for the Hurricane Ian Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program:
- Valid photo I.D. and proof of citizenship or lawful permanent resident status for applicant
- Income documentation for all adult household members (18+)
- Proof of all insurance covering the damaged property, including homeowner's insurance policy number and flood insurance policy number
- Proof of ownership
- Proof of primary residence
- Applicant's Power of Attorney documentation (if applicable)
- Households with children under the age of 18 must submit birth certificate, U.S. passport, or state-issued I.D. for at least one child
If a household member is disabled, provide one of the following:
- Social Security disability statement
- Letter from medical doctor stating applicant qualifies as disabled
- Verification of disability form
- Disability exemption on homesteaded property
Proof of damage and benefit information: (provide all that apply)
- Insurance claim information
- FEMA award letter
- SBA award letter
- Certification of damage
Certifications and authorizations:
- Consent and release of personal information form
- Fraud acknowledgement regarding false or misleading statements certification
- Right of entry (ROE) permit form
For more information, visit Ian.RebuildFlorida.gov or call 1-800-915-6803.