Disaster Mitigation Assistance

Sumter County Housing Services · County program

Up to $10,000 grant

Sumter County offers up to $10,000 in SHIP grant assistance for home repairs directly caused by a President- or Governor-declared disaster. It is a no-recapture grant for owner-occupied site-built primary residences.

Last verified: September 1, 2026

Program details

How it works

Sumter County’s Disaster Mitigation Assistance program uses SHIP funds to help pay for home repairs directly caused by a disaster declared by Executive Order of the President or Governor. The county says applications are accepted only after it receives the Executive Order and authorization from Florida Housing Finance Corporation to use funds for disaster repairs.

What the money covers

Funds are for home repairs directly caused by the declared disaster. The official page does not provide a more detailed list of eligible repairs.

Amounts and repayment

Maximum award: $10,000
Assistance is awarded as a grant
There are no recapture terms
Assistance is first-qualified, first-served

How to apply

Applications open after the county receives both the disaster Executive Order and authorization from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The page does not provide a separate application form link or a step-by-step application process.

Timing and deadlines

There are no standing annual dates listed. The program is only available after a qualifying disaster declaration and state authorization.

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