Information on the funds allocated to Hillsborough County from the CDBG-DR program
During the 2024 hurricane season, Hillsborough County experienced severe weather and devastation to significant portions of the county. On Aug. 4, Hillsborough County saw the effects of Hurricane Debby with flooding and high winds. Then on Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene passed west of Hillsborough County and left devastating storm surge in its wake. Less than two weeks later on Oct. 9, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a strong Category 3 with top wind speeds over 100 mph and heavy rains resulting in several weeks of significant flooding. Many residents were left with flooded homes and cars, damaged roofs from wind or from fallen trees, or homes that were not livable. Prior to that in 2023, Hillsborough County residents suffered damage from Hurricane Idalia, which hit Aug. 30, 2023 and caused flash flooding across the area.
Hillsborough County expects to receive a $709,324,000 allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) to assist with recovery and mitigation efforts related to the disasters from 2023 and 2024. The grant will help communities and neighborhoods that have the greatest unmet needs or that face challenges to recover. The County is in the early planning stages and will seek input from the residents, community partners, and local municipalities to develop an Action Plan for the proposed use of funds. Updates will be posted on this website.
Overview of allocation
CDBG-DR is HUD funding provided as a special appropriation by Congress to assist with long-term recovery following a Presidentially declared disaster. It is a flexible set of funds that can be used to carry out a wide range of activities related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation.
Total Hillsborough County CDBG-DR Allocation
Timeline
Events related to the CDBG Disaster Recovery Program will be placed here as they occur or are planned to occur.
2025
March 5, 2025 - Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners review of Administrative Action Plan
Reference materials
- HUD Exchange Information on CDBG-DR Funds
HUD Exchange website contains comprehensive materials and guidance related to the administration of CDBG-DR funds awarded to communities to help recover from Presidentially declared disasters. - Overview Guide for CDBG-DR
Learn more about the CDBG-DR requirements and phases of the grant process. - Computer Matching Agreement
View the Hillsborough County HUD Computer Matching Agreement