Pinellas County has secured over $813 million in federal funding to aid long-term recovery efforts from recent hurricanes—and officials want your input on how to allocate the funds.

The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will support recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia (2023) and Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024). It can be used to rebuild homes and businesses, restore infrastructure, provide rental assistance, and address other critical community needs.

HUD guidelines require that the funds be spent on unmet hurricane-related needs, with a focus on assisting low-to-moderate income households.

To gather public feedback, the county has launched an online survey and resource hub and will host a series of in-person and virtual meetings in April and May.

Public Meetings Schedule

📍 Monday, April 7 | 6–8 PM | South County
Lealman Exchange – Ray Neri Room
5175 45th Street North, St. Petersburg

📍 Thursday, April 10 | 6–8 PM | Mid County
Dunedin City Hall – Commission Chambers
737 Louden Ave, Dunedin

📍 Thursday, April 24 | 6–8 PM | North County
Harbor Hall/White Chapel
1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor

📍 Tuesday, May 6 | 9:30 AM | Board of County Commission Meeting
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room
Clearwater, FL 33756

Virtual Meetings via Zoom

🔗 Links available at www.recover.pinellas.gov/meetings

📅 Tuesday, May 13 | 11 AM
📅 Thursday, May 15 | 6 PM

Your voice matters! Participate in a meeting or complete the survey to help shape the recovery efforts for your community.

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