Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program (HRRP)

Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program (HRRP) is sponsored by Hillsborough County. This program helps eligible residents throughout Hillsborough County recover from housing damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering assistance for storm damage repair, reconstruction, replacement, and reimbursement for eligible past repairs.

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For optimal experience, please use Chrome or Edge. Now accepting applications The Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program (HRRP) is now accepting applications. The Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program will help eligible residents throughout Hillsborough County recover from housing damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

To support long-term recovery, Hillsborough County has dedicated more than $211 million in CDBG-DR funding for single-family housing. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more and begin your application. Qualified homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and/or Milton may receive assistance to repair or rebuild, be reimbursed for eligible past repairs, and address safety issues.

Residents applying for assistance can live anywhere in Hillsborough County, including in the City of Tampa, Temple Terrace, or Plant City. Applications will be available online through this website, at the Rebuilding for Tomorrow Service Center , the County’s Community Resource Centers, and at pop-up locations throughout Hillsborough County.

For questions and application assistance, please reference the FAQ page, or contact the call center at (813) 540-7767 Monday through Friday from 8 a. m. to 5 p.

m. To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the criteria listed at right. Located in Hillsborough County Applicants’ home must be located in Hillsborough County.

Applicants must be single-family homeowners, not renters or landlords. Eligible home types include single-family residences, such as: wood-built, detached structures, duplex, triplex, quadplex, and mobile or manufactured homes. Ineligible structures include: dwellings not intended as permanent housing, such as campers, sheds, outbuildings, houseboats, etc., and dwellings in structures which contain five or more units.

The damaged property must not be in a regulatory floodway, which is the part of a river’s flood zone that must stay clear so floodwater can flow safely and where building is tightly restricted because of the high flood risk. Applicants must have household income up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) with priority to households with income up to 80% of AMI (see table below).

Applicants must have lived and continue to live in their primary residence that was damaged by Hurricanes Helene and/or Milton in 2024. Secondary homes are not eligible. Hillsborough County AMI based on Household Size In order to qualify for the Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program, applicants must have household income up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

As defined in the County's Action Plan, priority will be given to households with income up to 80% of AMI (priority 1 applicants), with secondary priority given to applicants between 80% to 120% AMI (priority 2 applicants). The table below provides AMI data for Hillsborough County based on household size.

Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program Qualifications Number of people in household The application period for this program is now open! All CDBG-DR funds under the Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program will be awarded based on an application process to determine homeowner, property, and repair eligibility. All application information and updates will be made available on this site.

Case managers will be available to assist residents with application submissions, application statuses, and all other program questions throughout the application period. Do you need help with the application process? See available application support options offered by the County below: The Tampa service center and pop-up schedule is also now open, with staff available to support prospective applicants at the address below.

Service center hours are 8 a. m. to 5 p.

m. Monday through Friday. Pop-up locations, dates, and hours will be continuously updated on the News and Updates page.

1029 E. Hillsborough Ave. The call center supporting the Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program is now open!

Residents can call (813) 540-7767 Monday through Friday from 8 a. m. to 5 p.

m. for questions about the program and support with the application process. Community Resource Centers Application support will also be available through the County's Community Resource Centers .

For a list of Community Resource Center locations, please click here . Eligible homeowners may qualify for one of the following types of assistance: Home repairs for storm-related damage, up to $150,000 or 50% of pre-storm value of the property. Damage to land, landscaping, fencing, or other site features are not eligible.

Reconstruction & Replacement Reconstruction or replacement assistance, up to $350,000, for homes with storm-related damage to the residential structure only. Damage must be more than $150,000 or 50% of pre-storm value of the property to qualify for reconstruction or replacement. Damage to land, landscaping, fencing, or other site features are not eligible.

Reimbursement of verified, eligible repairs, up to $50,000. * All repairs must be complete, code compliant, and the home must meet decent, safe, and sanitary standards. *Please note that a minimum of $10,000 will be required for repair reimbursements.

The Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program is now accepting applications from eligible Hillsborough County residents. Click the Apply Now button to get started. Read and download the Resources There are no records to display.

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