Tampa will begin accepting applications November 17 for a new hurricane assistance program offering up to $30,000 to homeowners affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Homeowner Hurricane Assistance program will distribute $2 million to income-eligible residents whose primary homes sustained storm damage. Funds can be used for roofing, HVAC replacement, interior restoration, flooring, cabinetry, and tree removal.

To qualify, applicants must live within Tampa city limits and earn no more than 140 percent of the area median income—approximately $160,000 for a family of four. Homeowners who received aid through the city’s earlier Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program are not eligible.

The city will prioritize neighborhoods that experienced severe flooding and storm impacts, including Forest Hills, Palmetto Beach, South of Gandy, and Port Tampa.

Applications will be accepted Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from November 17 through December 12. Residents can apply online at the city’s website or by calling the Housing Information Line at 813-307-5555.

City Council member Luis Viera noted that many affected residents lacked flood insurance because they lived in areas not expected to flood. Mayor Jane Castor said the program demonstrates the city’s commitment to storm recovery and housing resilience.

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