Program uses money from $219.7 M federal grant
Staff Reports
Orange County launched a new initiative on Wednesday, March 5, to help homeowners affected by Hurricane Ian replace, repair or completely rebuild their homes.
Through Orange County Recovers, low-to-moderate income homeowners in both unincorporated areas and municipalities of Orange County who were impacted by Ian may now apply at OrangeCountyRecovers.com. This website also gives program details and qualifications and papers needed to apply.
The initiative will fund home repairs, replacement, and complete rebuilds as a grant to the residents. Orange County will choose the companies and directly reimburse them.
“Hurricane Ian impacted many Orange County homeowners who still have not been able to repair their properties,” said Mitchell Glasser, manager of Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Division, in a news release. “Orange County Recovers will help Orange County homeowners complete the necessary repairs to restore their property.”
On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian reached southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm ravaged Orange County, leaving behind over $300 million in damages.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) earmarked $2.7 billion for assisting communities in impacted Florida areas get back on their feet.
Out of those HUD funds, Orange County got $219.7 million from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery for expenses including but not limited to facilities, housing and infrastructure.
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