FEMA housing and recovery policies
Key Questions
What funding amounts are available for housing and recovery in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County has received $97 million from FEMA along with $920 million in CDBG-DR funding. An additional $60 million is allocated for multifamily housing repairs.
When does the Manatee County Intake Center open and what does it support?
The Manatee Intake Center opens June 1 to assist with $252 million in applications for damage from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. It provides in-person help for homeowners seeking disaster relief.
What is the St. Petersburg $42 million federal housing program?
St. Petersburg has opened a $42 million federal program for developers to create affordable rental housing projects. Applications have June deadlines tied to hurricane recovery funds.
Has Governor DeSantis extended any emergency orders for recovery?
Yes, Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Milton recovery emergency orders to support ongoing relief efforts across affected Florida counties.
What positive recovery developments are highlighted in the region?
Positive updates include the Publix reopening in Avenir, rebuilding of a historic Naples church, completion of the first round of Phillippi Creek dredging, and flood-resilient redesigns at St. Armands Circle.
How is St. Pete Beach addressing tree canopy restoration?
St. Pete Beach is working to restore its tree canopy after many trees were destroyed by recent storms, as part of broader neighborhood resilience efforts ahead of hurricane season.
What flood mitigation work is underway at Phillippi Creek?
Sarasota County has completed the first round of $41 million in dredging at Phillippi Creek, providing some flood relief to nearby residents during the upcoming storm season.
Are there updates on flood-resilient rebuilding at St. Armands Circle?
Plans for St. Armands Circle include a new flood-resilient design following damage from Hurricane Milton's tornadoes, with construction expected to resume soon.
FEMA $97M + CDBG-DR $920M/Hillsborough; $60M multifamily; St. Pete $42M program (June deadlines). Manatee Intake Center opens June 1 for $252M apps. DeSantis extends Milton recovery emergency orders. Positive: Publix reopening in Avenir; historic Naples church rebuilding; Phillippi Creek $41M dredging; St. Armands Circle flood-resilient rebuild; St. Pete Beach tree canopy restoration.