The deadline for Florida residents to apply for FEMA assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses, and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses has been extended to January 7, 2025.
Federal Individual Assistance (IA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Deadlines
The deadline for Florida residents to apply for FEMA assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses, and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses has been extended to January 7, 2025.
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. Residents also may apply by phone at (800) 621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
Residents who had damage from both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton will need to apply separately for each disaster and provide the dates of the damage for each.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit FEMA's Hurricane Milton page. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit FEMA's Hurricane Helene page.
Additionally, Pinellas County residents can visit Emergency Information - Pinellas County for the most up-to-date information on local resources.