Hillsborough storm-repair application pop-ups set for Oct. 14 in Thonotosassa and Oct. 20 in Town 'N Country

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Hillsborough County homeowners still dealing with damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton have two more chances this month to get in-person help applying to the county's Rebuilding for Tomorrow repair and reconstruction program.

The Oct. 14 session runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St. On Oct. 20, staff will be at Jackson Springs Park & Community Center, 8620 Jackson Springs Road in Town 'N Country, from 5 to 7 p.m.

What the money covers

According to the county, about $211 million of a $709 million federal housing grant is set aside for homeowner repairs and rebuilding. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $350,000 to replace or rebuild a storm-damaged home, up to $150,000 for repairs not covered by other programs, or $10,000 to $50,000 in reimbursement for permitted work they already finished.

The program is limited to income-eligible homeowners. For a two-person household, the county lists a cap of $110,100 a year, with priority for households earning $73,400 or less. The county says the program stays open until all funding is obligated.

If you can't make a pop-up

The permanent Rebuilding for Tomorrow Service Center at 1029 E. Hillsborough Ave. remains open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and the county's call center at (813) 540-7767 takes application questions on weekdays.