The Nov. 16-20 clinic will help residents with their applications and offer a chance to apply for those who haven't started the process
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2026) - Hillsborough County will host an application clinic to help residents complete their applications for assistance related to property damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton in 2024, and to help those who might not yet have started the application process.
The application clinic is part of the County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program and will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 16-20 at 1029 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.
Attending the clinic provides a great opportunity for residents to make sure their application is complete and avoid potential delays in the review process. All applicants who have questions or would like assistance reviewing their application are encouraged to attend, as are income-eligible residents who have not yet begun the process or who have questions about their eligibility.
The clinic will be particularly valuable for residents who want to make sure their application is complete, have questions about what is needed, or who need help uploading documents. Meeting with the application team can help save valuable time and help avoid delays caused by missing, incorrect, or illegible documentation.
No appointment is necessary. During the clinic, program staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance such as:
- Review applications and current status
- Collect and scan documents on residents' behalf
- Confirm that required documents are complete, legible, and acceptable
- Answer questions about program requirements
- Help identify and obtain missing information
In addition to the application clinic, the Rebuilding for Tomorrow Service Center at 1029 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33604, remains open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; hours have been extended until 7 p.m. Nov. 16-20 for the application clinic. 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 County also typically offers pop-up centers each month at various locations. The remaining pop-up centers this month will be Nov. 9 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL 33511, and Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Egypt Lake Recreation Center, 3126 W. Lambright St., Tampa, FL 33614.
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 percent of Area Median Income ($110,100 annual 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).
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.
About Hillsborough County
Established in 1834, Hillsborough County government provides essential services to a diverse and growing community under the leadership of a publicly elected, seven-member Board of County Commissioners. Services include water, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, public safety, infrastructure, pet resources, economic development, environmental stewardship and a wide range of community programs and public services. Hillsborough County services are paid for in part by property taxes. Learn more at HCFL.gov/PropertyTax.