CLEARWATER, Fla. - Starting Monday, Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can apply for new recovery funds through the county’s People First Hurricane Recovery Programs.

The initiative is designed to help homeowners, renters, and landlords who are still working to rebuild or recover from storm damage. The programs offer help with home repairs, repair reimbursements, home buyer assistance, and disaster-related costs like rent, mortgage, and utilities.

What they're saying:

Pinellas County leaders say at least 70 percent of the funding will go toward residents with low to moderate incomes.

County Commission Chair Brian Scott says the process has moved faster than most government recovery efforts.

"The fact that we’ve got this done really in government

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