The City of St. Petersburg expects to help 98 households rebuild storm-damaged homes, assist 288 with eligible repairs and provide disaster relief reimbursements to an additional 784 over the next year.
Eligible homeowners can receive $375,000 for reconstruction, including elevation, $100,000 for rehabilitation and $50,000 for storm repairs completed before applying to the Sunrise St. Pete initiative. Officials plan to open applications for residential recovery and relief programs in November.
Storm-displaced homeowners and tenants can also receive $15,000 for up to six consecutive months of rent, mortgage or utility payments. Residents earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI) can qualify for the programs…