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<\/a>Homeowners and renters can begin applying for Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs on Oct. 20.Photo courtesy of the City of St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n
Help is on the way for most of Pinellas County residents still struggling to repair their homes damaged or destroyed from last year\u2019s hurricanes. <\/p>\n
Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs will begin accepting applications Oct. 20. The $813 million disaster program prioritizes vulnerable homeowners and renters, according to the County\u2019s media release.<\/p>\n
City of St. Petersburg residents are not eligible for the Pinellas People First program. The City of St. Petersburg is launching its own recovery program called Sunrise St. Pete.<\/p>\n
Read about a recovery program for St. Pete residents.<\/a>Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs<\/p>\n Homeowner Rehabilitation\/Reconstruction: Residents can receive funding to repair, rebuild, or replace homes damaged by hurricanes. You must have lived in the home during either of the hurricanes. This includes \u201ctraditionally built and mobile homes,\u201d according to the County.<\/p>\n Homeowner Reimbursement: Residents can receive reimbursements for documented repairs or reconstruction work they already completed. The County also states this cover \u201ccode-compliant work completed before applying.\u201d Residents must have lived in the home during either of the hurricanes.<\/p>\n Local Landlord Program: This program will support landlords with repairing or rebuilding rental properties damaged by last year\u2019s hurricanes. Landlords \u201cmust agree to rent to income-qualified tenants,\u201d according to a Pinellas County press release.<\/p>\n Homebuyer Assistance: This will help income-eligible homebuyers looking to purchase a safe home outside flood zones. The press release states this may cover a \u201cdown payment, closing costs, or even reduce your mortgage rate.\u201d<\/p>\n Disaster Relief Reimbursement: According to Pinellas County, this reimbursement is for \u201cessential disaster-related expenses such as rent, mortgage or utilities.\u201d It should cover up to \u201csix consecutive months of documented costs.\u201d<\/p>\n How To Apply<\/p>\n For detailed program information, including income qualifications and what documents you need to apply, visit recover.pinellas.gov<\/a>. <\/p>\n Starting Oct. 20, 2025, there are three ways to apply or get help:<\/p>\n Visit recover.pinellas.gov<\/a>.Call 727-606-3307<\/a> (It is not active until Oct. 20).Meet with a case manager at one of these locations: 2600 McCormick Dr., Suite 100, Clearwater or 5000 Park St., Suite 4, St. PetersburgWe\u2019re the calm during the storm. No hype, only help!<\/p>\n Bookmark The Gabber Newspaper\u2018s storm coverage<\/a> page for quick access to relevant tropical storm updates. No hype, no guessing, just updates on shelters, sandbags, and closures. Sign up for text alerts<\/a> to get real-time guidance and prep advice when there\u2019s a named storm heading our way. Also, check out our downtown Gulfport and beach web cams<\/a>.<\/p>\n