Lee County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian may now receive more support as the Lee Cares Housing Recovery Program kicks into gear. Started this month, the program aims to disburse federal money to income eligible individuals for repairing, rebuilding, or even purchasing homes within Lee County.
“The program is primarily intended to serve low to moderate income households. As soon as the program has allocated or exhausted 70% of the funding to that LMI population, then we’re allowed to serve higher income populations,” said Kesha Simon, Lee Cares Program Director.
Funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify, including residency in Lee County during Hurricane Ian and meeting income guidelines.
“Today we reached over a thousand applications,” Simon noted.
The extent of assistance provided includes reimbursements for home structural work such as roof replacements and windows, with the possibility of new constructions in severe cases.