The City of Tampa is offering three types of Hurricane Disaster Relief for homeowners, funded by its State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds. These are available for primary homesteaded and income eligible residents of Tampa (140% Area Median Income and below ). The housing unit must be the applicant's primary homesteaded residence with verifiable damages from Hurricane Helene or Milton.
The Registration and Pre-Application Process is now open.
If you meet the criteria above, click here to register through the City’s Partner Agency (ICF Incorporated, LLC).
If you have already registered, click here to access your account.
If you prefer, you can download printable versions of the Pre-Application in English and Spanish . Read the user guide to learn more.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call us at 939-236-3784 or email us at tampaHDAP@icf.com.
To begin your Pre-Application process, you will need:
After you register and complete the Pre-Application, you will be notified on Monday, March 31 if you are eligible to proceed with your Homeowner Disaster Relief Program Application.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25th from 3 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Seminole Heights Garden Center, 5800 N Central Ave.
WHEN: Thursday, March 27th from 3 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: New Tampa Recreation Center, 17302 Commerce Park Blvd
There are three types of assistance: Insurance Deductible Assistance, Mortgage Assistance and Cost of Repair Assistance.
No. The Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program is available to primary homesteaded residents only, but you may be eligible for our Rental and Move-in Assistance Program, or RMAP.
No. Applicants must reside in the home.
No. The Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program is available to those impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. You may be eligible for Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program.
View our city limits map to see if you reside within the City of Tampa’s boundaries.
140% AMI (Area Median Income) and below are eligible. See the chart.
The type of documentation is dependent on the program for which you are applying, but you will also need proof of income and a government issued photo identification for all adult members of your household.
Please reach out to tampaHDAP@icf.com
Please reach out to tampaHDAP@icf.com
Please reach out to tampaHDAP@icf.com
No. All properties must be owner occupied and Homesteaded.
Depending on the program, eligibility, and documentation, it may take up to 30 days to receive the funding once approved. All Mortgage assistance is paid directly to the Mortgage holder.
No, the funds do not have to be repaid.
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