PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - Additional help is on the way for people living in Pinellas County who are still struggling to recover from last year's back-to-back hurricanes.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in new programs to help homeowners and renters recover will be available starting Monday, Oct. 20.
People can apply online through the county's website, call, or go in-person to see a case manager.
These programs are targeted to help people struggling to repair their homes and recover financially after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and even Idalia.
"We're hoping to get money in people's hands by Christmas," said Brian Scott, Pinellas County Commission Chair.
Thanks to $813 million in HUD grants, the county's answer to help is the five new programs: • Homeowner Rehabilitation/Recons