FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla – Disaster assistance is now available to income-eligible homeowners in Flagler County affected by Hurricane Milton, according to a news release.

Officials said the funds are available through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and Flagler County Housing Services.

According to the release, applications must be submitted during the “active disaster declaration period” before the Dec. 6 deadline.

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Available support includes:

• Minor Home Repairs: Up to $10,000 for disaster-related repairs paid directly to approved providers

• Insurance Deductibles: Up to $5,000 for catastrophic deductibles paid directly to approved providers

How to apply:

• For more information, detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions, please email [email protected] or call 386-586-2324, ext. 3631

• Once an application is submitted, staff will request the necessary documentation

Officials said the program does not include assistance in recovering lost food.

“We are pleased that this money is available to help Flagler County residents with the disaster losses they suffered during Hurricane Milton,” said Devrie Paradowski, housing program manager. “The stories of the damage to people’s homes are heartbreaking. While we wish we had funds to cover other losses such as food, unfortunately that is not the case.”

The income limits depending on household size and maximum income are as follows:

• Household = 1, maximum income = $72,960

• Household = 2, maximum income = $83,400

• Household = 3, maximum income = $93,840

• Household = 4, maximum income = $104,280

• Household = 5, maximum income = $112,680

• Household = 6, maximum income = $120,960

• Household = 7, maximum income = $129,360

• Household = 8, maximum income = $137,640

Eligibility criteria

• Must be the primary homeowner with a homestead exemption

• The home must be located in Flagler County

• Mobile or prefabricated houses must have been built after 2007

• Household income must be in the very low to middle income range

• Applicant must have a disaster-related insurance claim or documented home damage

• Aid may not be duplicated with other relief funds; Applicants must disclose disaster assistance previously received

Program Guidelines

• All payments are made directly to suppliers in accordance with Flagler County procurement policies

• No reimbursement of expenses already incurred

• This program does not provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, or general financial assistance

• Aid is limited to the current disaster and cannot be applied to past events

• Documentation Requirements: Proof of income, assets and identity are required for all household members (including roommates).

• Proof of home ownership, insurance claim approval, and disaster-related damages are required