From the Orange County Newsroom
In Summary:
Orange County is launching repair work this week for homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian, marking a major milestone for the Orange County Recovers program. Funded through federal CDBG-DR dollars, the initiative supports low- to moderate-income homeowners with repairs, replacements, or full reconstruction of storm-damaged housing. With 372 applications submitted so far and the portal still open, county officials are encouraging eligible residents to apply for assistance.
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Orange County announced today that repairs to homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian will begin this week through its Orange County Recovers program.
Launched in March 2025, Orange County Recovers provides grant funding to eligible low- to moderate-income homeowners to address unresolved damage from the 2022 storm, which caused more than $300 million in significant damage across the county. The funds are provided through the federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program and may be used for housing repairs, replacements, or full reconstruction.
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To date, Orange County has received 372 applications. The application portal remains open at orangecountyrecovers.com. If residents require assistance with the application process, they can call 407-382-3514.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated $2.7 billion to help underserved communities in Florida's hardest-hit areas as they recover from disasters. Orange County received a total of $219.7 million in CDBG-DR funds to address public infrastructure, facilities, housing, and more.
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Orange County Recovers, launched in March 2025, assists homeowners with unresolved damage from Hurricane Ian.
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Funding comes from the federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program.
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Orange County received $219.7 million as part of HUD’s statewide allocation to support long-term disaster recovery.
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A total of 372 applications have been submitted, and the online portal remains open for new applicants.
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Eligible residents can receive support for repairs, home replacement, or full reconstruction, with assistance available by phone.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation's largest convention centers, and a thriving life science research park. The Board of County Commissioners comprises seven elected members, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net.
