City of Tampa Homeowner Hurricane Assistance (HHA) Program
City of Tampa Housing & Community Development
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.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Tampa, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Tampa Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program (HRRP) Up to $100,000
- City of Tampa Healthy Homes Program Up to $100,000
- Hillsborough County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program Up to $100,000
- My Safe Florida Home Wind Mitigation Grant Up to $10,000 (2:1 state match for moderate-income; full grant for low-income)
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
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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 and application route with the administrator. 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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