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FEMA has several Individual Assistance programs designed to support disaster survivors through financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet your basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
FEMA Assistance may include:
- Temporary housing such as rental assistance, reimbursement for hotel costs, or a temporary housing unit
- Funds to support the repair or replacement of your primary residence, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges
- Funds for other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses, such as repair or
- replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, or funerals.
If you have applied for FEMA assistance and have been denied or need additional information related to your case you may call
1-800-621-3362.
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If you are unable to remain in your home due to damages caused by Hurricane Ian, the State of Florida may be able to assist you with temporary sheltering and temporary or permanent repairs to your home. Unmet needs, such as transportation, senior services, or household supplies, can also be fulfilled through Unite Florida.
Unite Florida assists you in connecting to recovery resources in your local community. The information entered on this website is completely confidential.
For those who need more assistance filling out an application, please call
1-800-892-0948.
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Fannie Mae provides a case manager to homeowners to assist with navigating insurance, mortgage, FEMA assistance and more homeowner related challenges caused by Hurricane Ian.
To speak to a counselor call
1-877-542-9723.
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The Small Business Administration provides low-interest disaster loans to help homeowners, as well as businesses, recover from declared disasters. These loans can be used for losses not covered by insurance or funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for both personal and business needs.
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Homeowners can apply for free Wind Mitigation Home Inspections through the My Safe FL Home Program. This program is offered for owner occupied single-family built homes. If the home qualifies, then a Wind Mitigation Grant may also be possible. For more information and an application go to
mysafeflhome.com. There is no income limit for this program.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Recovery Home Repair Program is designed for low-income residents who own their homes in Lee County. Examples of repairs may include – but are not limited to – roof repair or replacement, siding, drywall, painting, windows and doors.
For more information and an application go to
habitat4humanity.org/hurricanerecovery. Call 239-652-0434 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The American Red Cross is providing opportunities for emergency financial assistance to Florida residents whose primary home suffered major structural damage or was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. For more information visit
www.redcross.org/ian.
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The Florida Department of Environmental (DEP)’s Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program helps Floridians in the hardest hit counties offset costs associated with addressing coastal beach erosion from Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole. The online grant application portal will accept applications beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2023. Projects may include construction projects for sand placement and temporary or permanent coastal armoring.
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The Lee County Property Appraiser (PA) now provides a letter for homeowners of single family homes and mobile/manufactured homes which is helpful in determining if the repairs needed on the home will exceed the amount allowed by the
50% Rule. The household can use the letter provided by the PA or use an appraisal done by a private property appraiser. This only applies to properties in a flood zone. To access the letter for your property, use the Quick Property Search on
leepa.org to find your parcel, and select Parcel Details from the links on the search results page. From the Property Data page, create the Tax Roll Value Letter using the yellow link in the Current Working Values section.
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Various Lee County Government departments offer assistance that may be useful as the community recovers and rebuilds from Hurricane Ian. Programs include home repair, insurance deductible and utility assistance programs as well as the coordinated entry program which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and assists those who are precariously housed.
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(239) 533-7996 Available 24/7 Clients who are precariously housed as a result of Hurricane Ian may call for information and assistance locating resources. | Applications for electric and/or water bill assistance are available for pick up at 2440 Thompson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901. |