The City of Fort Myers invites residents to apply for the remaining $1,726,794 from the initial allocation of $3,096,340 in funding from the State of Florida’s Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) to repair homes impacted by Hurricane Ian. Since 2022, the city has awarded $1,369,546 to assist 12 families with rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
To be eligible for the HHRP, applicants must be homeowners residing in the City of Fort Myers, the property must be owner-occupied and qualify for a homestead exemption, and the area median income (AMI) for the household must be no greater than 120%. This percentage is determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess income eligibility for housing programs.
“Through the HHRP, we’re thrilled to be able to award up to $225,000 in home rehabilitation activities per applicant,” said Cindy Cruz, housing grant coordinator for the City of Fort Myers Community Development Department. “We encourage residents to apply as early as possible, as funds are available on a first-come, first served basis through June 2026.”…