City of Tampa Homeowner Hurricane Assistance (HHA) Program

City of Tampa Housing & Community Development

Closed Home Repair

About This Program

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:

Key Details

  • Up to $30,000 for hurricane damage repairs (Helene & Milton)
  • Must be income-eligible and homesteaded in Tampa
  • Current round closed Dec 10, 2025; watch for future rounds
  • Priority zip codes: Forest Hills, Palmetto Beach, Port Tampa
  • Funded through SHIP disaster relief allocation

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).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • 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 December 10, 2025; watch tampa.gov for future disaster rounds

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