City of Tampa Housing & Community Development
Tampa's Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Program provided up to $30,000 in SHIP-funded assistance to income-eligible homesteaded Tampa homeowners who sustained hurricane damage from Helene and Milton. The program prioritized hardest-hit zip codes including Forest Hills, Palmetto Beach, and Port Tampa. The current round is closed; future disaster rounds may reopen.
Grant; no repayment required. Prior rounds funded $2M+ for hurricane repairs.
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:
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 contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Documents you will likely need
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 December 10, 2025; watch tampa.gov for future disaster rounds
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programGrant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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