City of Tampa Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program (HDAP)

City of Tampa SHIP / ICF

Closed Home Repair

About This Program

Tampa's HDAP provided three tiers of SHIP-funded hurricane disaster relief: Insurance Deductible Assistance (up to $10,000), Mortgage Assistance (up to $5,000), and Cost of Repair Assistance (up to $20,000). Funded with $3.2 million for hurricane recovery from Helene and Milton. The pre-application period is closed; future rounds will be announced at tampa.gov.

Grant funds; no repayment required. Three separate assistance types may be stacked in some cases.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Tampa, FL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $20,000 cost-of-repair assistance for hurricane damage
  • Up to $10,000 for insurance deductible assistance
  • Up to $5,000 for mortgage payment assistance
  • Must be homesteaded Tampa resident with hurricane damage
  • Current round closed; check tampa.gov for future rounds

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Tampa, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Tampa early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Current round closed; watch for future disaster round openings at tampa.gov

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