ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— Pinellas County homeowners who were affected by the hurricanes can now get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs through the county.
The Hurricane Home Repair Program covers everything from insurance deductibles to direct repair costs with a priority for special needs or lower-income households, according to Pinellas County.
The program is available for residents in unincorporated Pinellas and most cities. Clearwater, Largo, and St. Petersburg have their own funding to help homeowners.
According to Pinellas County, applicants must show both homeowners insurance information and a FEMA award of denial letter before being potentially approved.
This program is available for households that earn less than 120% of the area median income which is $80,280 for an individual and $114,600 for a family of four.
The home must be the primary residence and its assessed value cannot exceed $375,000 as determined by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser. Mobile homes built since 1994 also qualify, according to Pinellas County.