Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2026) - Hillsborough County is celebrating the first mobile home replacement through the Rebuilding for Tomorrow program that assists residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Helene or Milton.
Kristina Stamm's Thonotosassa mobile home was battered by both hurricanes, which caused roof, siding, and other damage that ultimately left the home beyond repair. Stamm, who has two children, is one of about 1,600 residents who have applied for assistance through the Rebuilding for Tomorrow program. Applications for assistance are still being accepted.
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stamm and officials from Hillsborough County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program will be available to talk about the events and application process that led to her new four-bedroom, two-bathroom mobile home at 9901 E. Fowler Ave., Thonotosassa, FL 33592.
Hillsborough County was awarded $709 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist with recovery and mitigation efforts related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which struck in 2024. About $211 million of that amount will be dedicated to the Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program. Qualified homeowners may get funding and support to repair or rebuild their homes. For those who have already repaired home damages from Hurricanes Helene or Milton, reimbursement programs are available for qualified homeowners.
Eligible residents can qualify for up to $350,000 to replace or rebuild storm-damaged housing; $10,000 - $50,000 in eligible reimbursement costs for permitted work already completed by the homeowner; or up to $150,000 in repairs that have not been covered under other programs. The program is for homeowners earning up to 120% of Area Median Income ($110,100 annual household income for a two-person household), with priority given to those earning 80% or less of Area Median Income ($73,400 annual household income for a two-person household).
Hillsborough County offers help for those going through the application process or who are considering applying. The Rebuilding for Tomorrow Service Center at 1029 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33604, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hillsborough County also has a call center to help with the application process. Residents can call (813) 540-7767 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rebuilding for Tomorrow program will remain open until all funding is obligated. In addition to funding for homeowner assistance, some of the grant money will go toward projects to repair damage the storms caused to roads, canals, culverts, pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and other infrastructure, and for projects that will improve the area's resilience for future storms.
About the Rebuilding for Tomorrow Program
Rebuilding for Tomorrow is a Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program administered by Hillsborough County and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding to help communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The program supports long-term recovery efforts, including housing rehabilitation, infrastructure restoration, economic revitalization, and mitigation projects, with funding prioritized for the most impacted areas and low- and moderate-income households.
As part of this initiative, the Rebuilding for Tomorrow Infrastructure Program, in partnership with the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace, focuses on rebuilding and strengthening public systems in Hillsborough County damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WHAT: Media availability for first mobile home replacement through Hillsborough County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program
WHEN: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19
WHERE: 9901 E. Fowler Ave., Thonotosassa, FL 33592
WHO: Resident Kristina Stamm and representatives from Hillsborough County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program