ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the Sunrise St. Pete application process opens Dec. 15, residents will have the chance to request a share of nearly $160 million to help them recover from Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
However, people who live in the Shore Acres neighborhood said they’re doubtful it will provide their community some much-needed relief due to income requirements. Funding for the program comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A city spokesperson told Spectrum News that HUD specifies that no less than 70% of those funds must go to help low-to-moderate-income residents…