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City announces $1.5 million hurricane assistance program; nonprofits to accept applications
Summary
Redevelopment staff said the City Commission approved $1.5 million to help homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Milton; nonprofits are now accepting applications at the Dickerson Center while city intake is not yet open.
Angela Armstrong, project manager for Main Street and South Atlantic CRA, reported to the Beachside Redevelopment Board that the City Commission approved a $1.5 million hurricane assistance program intended to help homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Milton.
Armstrong said applications and informational flyers are available at City Hall and the Dickerson Center but that city staff are not yet accepting applications at City Hall; two nonprofit organizations are assisting with intake at the Dickerson Center. Armstrong said eligible homeowners and renters may receive up to $9,000 and eligible businesses up to $5,000 under the program.
Why it matters: the funding is intended to provide direct relief to affected residents and small-business owners while staff finalize application processes and intake locations. Armstrong asked the board to refer residents and businesses to the nonprofit intake locations while the city completes its internal processing.
Additional notes: staff emphasized that documents and application schedules are included in board packets and that program details (eligibility rules, disbursement timing) will be clarified through public-facing materials and staff reports.
