Homeowner Reimbursement Program

How it works

The Homeowner Reimbursement Program reimburses homeowners for documented work already completed after the hurricanes. If you already paid for repairs to your home, you may be reimbursed for some or all of that work. The page states that the work can include repairs, demolition, or even reconstruction.

What the money covers

Eligible reimbursement covers documented repairs caused by the hurricanes, including:

• Rehabilitation work
• Demolition
• Home reconstruction

The work must be code-compliant, completed within the original footprint of the damaged home, and fully finished before you apply. All completed repairs must also have been permitted and meet code compliance.

Amounts and matching

The maximum award is $50,000.

The page also says duplication of benefits will be checked for all properties, meaning you cannot receive financial assistance from other state or federal programs for the same work.

How to apply

Applicants are instructed to start an application through Pinellas Recovers. The page says applications are processed on a first-come, first-processed basis.

Timing and deadlines

The page was last updated July 24, 2026. It does not state a closing date. The page emphasizes that repairs must be fully complete before application.

Additional program notes

The page links to the full Homeowner Reimbursement Program Guidelines and notes there is special information for mobile home owners. It also says the People First Housing Recovery Program is intended to address hurricane-related damage, prevent long-term displacement, and increase the availability of safe, code-compliant, and affordable housing.