Local Landlord Program

Local Landlord Program is sponsored by Pinellas County (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG-DR funds). Supports landlords to repair or rebuild rental properties damaged by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton, with the agreement to rent units as affordable housing for a specified period (e. g.

, five years).

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Petersburg's disaster recovery program, distributing $159. 8 million in federal funding to help residents and communities rebuild after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. Funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

These federal funds were awarded to the City directly by HUD. HUD determines the total award amount the City receives, the qualifying disasters the City receives funding for, and the household income levels eligible for support. In accordance with HUD guidelines, prioritization is given to low-to-moderate income families earning up to 80% of the area’s median income, with some help for those earning up to 120%.

Find the Right Program for You Several programs are available now or launching in 2026. Affordable Rental Housing Program For developers and landlords of 10+ units Funding to develop or rehabilitate affordable rental housing in St. Petersburg.

Awards will be made through a Request for Applications (RFA) process. Homebuyer Assistance Program For income-eligible homebuyers Financial assistance to help eligible residents purchase a home in St. Petersburg.

Non-Profit Community Support Services Program For non-profit organizations Support for non-profit organizations contributing to long-term recovery and resilience efforts. Awards will be made through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Residential Recovery Program For homeowners, renters, and small landlords Grants to help repair, rebuild, or elevate storm-damaged homes, and to cover housing costs for those facing financial hardship.

Applications are currently paused. For residential and commercial property owners Voluntary acquisition of properties in high-risk areas to help owners relocate and strengthen community resilience. For details on how funding will be used, view the Action Plan in the Document Library .

To learn more about previous updates and the important role public engagement plays in shaping Sunrise St. Pete, visit the Program Updates & Community Engagement page . Frequently Asked Questions What is Sunrise St.

Pete? Sunrise St. Pete is a program from the City of St.

Petersburg to help people recover after hurricanes Idalia and Helene. This money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is for people who need it most, especially families with lower incomes. HUD decides the total amount the city receives, which storms qualify for funding, and requirements for serving low to moderate income households.

The City has received the fully executed grant agreement from HUD, meaning all required signatures from both the City and HUD leadership are complete. The City of St. Petersburg remains committed to delivering assistance to residents as promptly as possible under this finalized agreement once application intake, eligibility and award determination are complete.

Which disasters does this help cover? HUD has listed Hurricane Idalia (August 2023) and Hurricane Helene (September 2024) as qualifying disasters for the City, but not Hurricane Milton. Because of this, the City was not permitted to consider the impacts of Hurricane Milton in its action plan.

The City has asked HUD to allow Hurricane Milton to also be included, but has not received a final decision yet. If allowed by HUD, the City will also serve residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. What are the Action Plan Requirements?

The City of St. Petersburg's Plan must meet strict guidelines set forth by HUD.

City must conduct an unmet needs assessment City must consult the public and stakeholders in development of the Action Plan Action Plan must address unmet (or mitigation) needs Program budgets must be proportionate to identified unmet needs 70% of allocated funding must benefit low- to moderate- income households Total Allocation: $159,884,000 Administration Cap: $7,994,200 Eligible Activity Categories Infrastructure and public facilities Economic development/revitalization Public services programs (up to 15%) Where can I read the full Action Plan?

The plan is posted in the Document Library. View the Action Plan here . How can government shutdowns affect the Sunrise St.

Pete program and HUD funding? The federal government shutdown that occurred October 1 to November 12, 2025 delayed HUD’s ability to sign the grant agreement. HUD fully executed the City’s grant agreement in late January 2026, meaning all signatures from both the City and HUD have been completed and the City can fully move forward with providing assistance to residents.

While the previous delay caused by the federal government shutdown has been resolved, please note that any future shutdowns could still impact timelines. The City is committed to delivering assistance to residents as promptly as possible under this finalized agreement, and will share updates through this webpage, SunriseStPete. org , and community outreach channels.

What other help is available? Households that are not eligible for assistance through Sunrise St. Pete may be able to find help through Endeavors, a disaster recovery agency that connects individuals to recovery resources.

Endeavors can be reached at 727-473-661 or pinellashelene@endeavors. com What other assistance is coming? The City is launching several additional types of assistance through Sunrise St.

Pete in 2026 to support long-term recovery and resilience, including: Homebuyer Assistance : This will offer financial assistance to help income-eligible residents purchase homes in St. Petersburg. Voluntary Buyout & Acquisition Assistance : This program focuses on strategically acquiring properties in high-risk areas to enhance community resilience.

Why aren't the other programs launching now? The programs to assist homeowners and renters were the City’s top priority for recovery. The City is prioritizing the launch of homeowner- and tenant-focused programs first to address the most urgent recovery needs following Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.

Updates on launch dates for additional programs will be shared on this webpage (SunriseStPete. org) and through community outreach channels. How can I protect myself from disaster-related fraud and scams?

Applicants are encouraged to review the following resources that contain information on common scams and fraudulent schemes related to disaster recovery and how to prevent them: Avoiding Disaster Benefits Fraud Disaster Repair Scams and Contractor Fraud Additional fraud awareness materials can be found here: Publications for the Public and Program Participants I believe I have encountered a scam or am a victim of fraud, what can I do?

You can report the incident to the State of Florida Attorney General's Office of Citizen Services: Fraud Hotline: 850-414-3990 Toll-Free within Florida: 866-9NO-SCAM / 866-966-7226 Online Report: Consumer Alerts | My Florida Legal About Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is used by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants to states, cities, and counties in a variety of forms.

The CDBG-Disaster Recovery (DR) and CDBG-Mitigation (MIT) are one-time appropriations made after natural disasters to assist communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate-income persons. Learn more about CDBG-DR and other funded projects . Accessibility, Fair Housing, and Equal Opportunity Employment The City is committed to making St.

Pete accessible to all residents and visitors, and provides auxiliary aids, services, and programs, as routine or upon request. The City also facilitates providing accessibility aids and services to groups who request them to encourage inclusive and accessible organizations, businesses, and events. For inquiries, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at 727-893-7229 or Meagan.

Young@stpete. org . To ask questions related to fair housing or to register a fair housing complaint, contact the Fair Housing Coordinator, Avery Slyker, by emailing Avery.

Slyker@stpete. org or calling 727-893-7505 . Equal Employment Opportunity To ask questions related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) or to register an EEO complaint, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator, Chris Guella, by emailing Chris.

Guella@stpete. org or calling 727-893-7419 . Exceptions, Complaints, and Appeals If you need to formally report a problem, ask for a program exception, or appeal a decision, you can: Complaint Submission Form Email: sunrise@stpete.

org Mail: City of St. Petersburg Strategic Initiatives and Grants Department ATTN: Sunrise St. Pete Division P.

O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 For full details on these processes, please see the Exceptions, Complaints, and Appeals Policy Manual available in the Document Library .

This is the City of St. Petersburg’s official disaster recovery website for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). This web page is dedicated to disaster recovery activities specifically assisted with the City of St.

Petersburg CDBG-DR funds for Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Helene and will be updated no less than once per quarter