Homeowners facing flooding from rivers and creeks are more likely to be underinsured than coastal residents, a new report found.
Funding will help provide shelter to people displaced by Hurricane Helene and Milton, and support those experiencing homelessness with stable housing options.
Hurricane Milton caused $25B in insured losses and $38B overall. Hurricane Helene caused $56B in losses, including $16B in insured losses.
Mortgage rates rising, new SBA loan funding, updated condo rules and approaching deadlines for businesses highlight the start of 2025.
Florida announces $7.8M in hurricane recovery funds, along with federal tax relief and an extended FHA foreclosure moratorium for impacted homeowners.
Luxury homeowners are opting to build private sea walls costing $150,000 or more to protect their coastal homes from erosion and storm damage.
The deadline to apply for Small Business Administration disaster loans for damages caused by Hurricane Helene is Wednesday (Nov. 27). For Milton, it’s Dec. 10.
Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee.
The program, similar to My Safe Florida Home, provides services to protect residences against storms and reduce insurance premiums.
The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
