NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Manatee County offers $252 million in hurricane recovery funds with Monday deadline for public input
Manatee County is accepting public feedback until Monday, August 30th, on proposed changes to its $252 million federal hurricane recovery plan, which includes up to $450,000 in assistance per homeowner. The county is specifically seeking input on a new reimbursement program for completed repairs and streamlined contractor management processes for those affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
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Homeowners in Manatee County with lingering storm damage have until Monday to submit a 15-minute pre-application to access federal recovery funds for repairs, replacements, or home elevations.
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locationBradenton“Area with high application volume”locationCortez“Area with high application volume”personOdugo Ohizu“Communications coordinator for Lasting Manatee”locationWest Bradenton“Area with high application volume”personJulie Madison“Attendee at the public hearing”organizationLasting Manatee“Managing the recovery program”organizationHUD“Federal provider of recovery funding”organizationManatee County“Managing federal hurricane recovery funds”locationPalmetto“Area with high application volume”