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Santa Rosa County Sets Up Housing Repair Aid for Hurricane Isaias Damage

Homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Isaias can email the county Housing Office to check preliminary eligibility for repair and relocation aid.

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Card noting Santa Rosa County's Hurricane Isaias housing repair aid, with an email contact for eligibility.
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Santa Rosa County is establishing disaster recovery assistance for homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Isaias, according to a News Flash update on the county’s website. The county is coordinating with the state on available funding and program requirements.

What repairs could the aid cover?

The county says potential assistance may include:

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  • Roof replacement
  • Electrical mast repair or replacement
  • Tree and debris removal
  • Relocation assistance for qualifying households

All assistance is subject to program eligibility requirements, available funding and final program guidelines. The update does not give a total amount of funding.

Who can apply for Hurricane Isaias housing aid?

Residents whose homes were damaged, or who were displaced, by Hurricane Isaias are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and income limits on the county’s Housing Programs webpage before contacting the Housing Office. The update itself does not list the income limits.

How do residents contact the Housing Office?

Residents who believe they meet the preliminary eligibility requirements should email [email protected] with:

  • Name, address and telephone number
  • The type of disaster-related assistance needed
  • Total household size
  • Total annual household income

Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee eligibility or approval for assistance, the county says.

Where to call about storm debris

The county’s Debris Removal Information Line, 833-495-3919, is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, according to a county news release posted Oct. 26, 2026. Residents can call with questions about debris placement and pickup, or to report concerns.

What the county has not yet said

The update does not give application opening or closing dates, or the total amount of money available.

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Questions and answers

How do I apply for Hurricane Isaias housing repair aid in Santa Rosa County, Florida?
Residents who believe they meet the preliminary eligibility requirements should email the county Housing Office at [email protected]. The email should include name, address, telephone number, the type of assistance needed, total household size and total annual household income. The county says submitting an inquiry does not guarantee eligibility or approval.
What repairs does Santa Rosa County's Hurricane Isaias housing aid cover?
According to the county's News Flash update, potential assistance may include roof replacement, electrical mast repair or replacement, tree and debris removal, and relocation assistance for qualifying households. All assistance depends on eligibility, available funding and final program guidelines.

Sources

  1. Santa Rosa County News Flash (Hurricane Isaias housing update and debris release)
  2. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management homepage

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