Homeowners can apply for Resilient SRQ hurricane recovery funds

Homeowners in Sarasota County can now apply for assistance to pay for damages done by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and 2024’s hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton through the Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery program, funded with federal dollars.

Launched with $55 million in 2024 to aid victims of Ian, an additional $33.3 million is proposed in the county’s latest Resilient SRQ action plan submitted to federal authorities in 2025 for those affected by the 2024 storms.

Homeowners affected by any of these storms are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the program meant to address continuing recovery needs.

Homeowners can begin by completing an online survey through ResilientSRQ.net. The survey is required to determine conditional eligibility and receive an invitation to complete the full application. Full applications will be sent to eligible homeowners on a rolling basis as Resilient SRQ staff reviews surveys and prepare for next steps.

To qualify for the program, Sarasota County residents must meet the following criteria:

• Own the damaged home (both now and at the time of the disaster).
• Have experienced damage to the home from the disaster.
• Use the damaged home as a primary residence (both now and at the time of the disaster).
• Maintain a mortgage in good standing or be on a payment plan in good standing.
• Have a household income at or below 120 percent of Sarasota County’s area median income (AMI). In fiscal year 2025, that threshold begins at $90,480 for households of a single person to $149,880 for a household of six.

Applications will be accepted as long as funding is available. For assistance completing the survey, call 861-5309 or email [email protected]. Translation services are available. To stay informed about program developments and upcoming events, sign up at ResilientSRQ.net.