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Volusia County outlines $133.5 million CDBG-DR 'Transform 386' plan, reserves $20 million for mitigation
Summary
Volusia County staff presented details of a $133,500,000 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery allocation from HUD, describing eligibility rules, required set‑asides, a public review timeline and outreach steps for the Transform 386 initiative.
A Volusia County staff member said the county has been allocated $133,500,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support long‑term recovery from Hurricane Milton. The presenter said the county will earmark roughly $20,000,000 specifically for mitigation projects and that HUD requires at least 15% of the award be used for mitigation and that at least 70% of funds must benefit low‑ and moderate‑income households (those at or below 80% of area median income).
The presentation explained why the funds matter: they are targeted to unmet needs left after other assistance and are intended to rebuild housing and infrastructure, revitalize impacted commercial areas and enhance resilience against future storms. A Volusia County staff member noted the award is similar…
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