Applications are now being accepted for eligible Sarasota County homeowners who need financial assistance with Hurricane Ian insurance deductibles.
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
City of Sarasota
INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE HELP – Applications are now being accepted for eligible Sarasota County homeowners who need financial assistance with Hurricane Ian insurance deductibles.
The Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development, jointly operated by the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County, is offering grants on a first-eligible, first-served basis.
Eligibility requirements:
• Home must be owned and occupied as the applicant’s primary residence for a minimum of one year with documented homestead exemption status.
• Maximum amount of assistance will be $20,000 and is dependent upon proof of a homeowner’s insurance policy showing the deductible amount.
• Home must be located in Sarasota County.
• The ‘just’ property value cannot exceed $349,525 as listed on the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s website.
• Applicant must be current on mortgage payments and on Sarasota County taxes.
• Payments will be made directly to contractors on behalf of applicants.
• Priority will be given to applicants who are very low-income (50% of AMI) and/or elderly (aged 62 or older).
• Household annual income cannot exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as listed in the attached table
For more information and to apply online, please visit: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/office-of-housing-and-community-development?