Housing Recovery Program / Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program

How it works

Hillsborough County announced it is preparing to launch a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) housing program for residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The county says the program is expected to provide funding for:

• repairs,
• reimbursement for completed work, or
• full reconstruction of storm-damaged homes.

The county also said the program will include in-person assistance, a call center, and community outreach to help residents apply and navigate the process.

What the money covers

The county’s public announcement says the program may support storm-damaged-home repairs, reimbursement for completed work, and full reconstruction. No official dollar cap, match requirement, or detailed scope list was stated in the cited county-hosted announcement.

Amounts and matching

No concrete amount was stated in the cited county-hosted source.

How to apply

The county said more details, including eligibility requirements, timelines, and application steps, would be provided in a fuller program presentation.

Timing and deadlines

The county announced the program on April 24, 2026 as a program it was preparing to launch. The cited county-hosted material does not confirm that applications are open yet.