Volusia County Community Information
For immediate release
Oct. 26, 2023
Media contact: Clayton Jackson
Applications for Volusia County’s Transform386
Hurricane Ian Homeowner Recovery Program Available November 14
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA - Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, homeowners affected by Hurricane Ian can apply for financial aid through Volusia County’s Transform386 Hurricane Ian Homeowner Recovery Program. The program will offer qualified applicants the opportunity to request funding for essential home repairs or claim reimbursements for repairs already completed due to the storm.
To qualify, applicants' household income must not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Priority will be provided to lower-income households or those with members aged 17 or younger, 65 or older, or with a disability. Applicants must have owned the home during the impact of Hurricane Ian and must still retain ownership rights with a valid Homestead Exemption in effect. Documentation must be provided to confirm the damages were directly linked to Hurricane Ian.
A link to the application will be available at www.transform386.org. For residents who need in-person assistance to apply, County staff will be available at the following public libraries from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16:
Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 S. Jackie Robinson Parkway
- DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave.
- Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.
- Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd.
- New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway
- Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
- Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle
Since only a certain amount of funds are available for the program, submitting a timely application is advisable. A definitive application closing date will be announced two weeks prior to the closure. This initiative is funded by a grant from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program. For additional details about the program, eligibility, required documentation, and how to apply, visit www.transform386.org or contact staff from Volusia County’s Transform386 initiative at 386-943-7029 or transform386@volusia.org.
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Clayton J. Jackson, MPA
Activity Project Manager
Community Information Division
123 W. Indiana Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
Phone: 386-473-5260
Email: cjackson@volusia.org
