- December 4, 2025
With the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recent approval of Volusia County’s $133.5 million action plan, the county is now moving forward with recovery efforts for residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. HUD’s approval clears the way for the launch of the Transform386 Hurricane Milton Homeowner Recovery Program, with applications opening to impacted residents at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1.
The program is funded through HUD's Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery program. Affected residents can seek various types of assistance, such as:
Eligibility criteria for the Homeowner Recovery Program include income, residency, ownership, and storm damage. Household income must not exceed 80 percent of the area median income, as defined by HUD. Priority will be given to lower-income households with additional consideration for those that include individuals who are 17 or younger, 65 or older, or have a disability. Applicants must have owned and resided in the home at the time of Hurricane Milton and still retain ownership with a valid homestead exemption or equivalent in effect.
Applications must be submitted through the online portal at www.transform386.org. Those unable to complete an online application may schedule an appointment for in-person assistance by contacting the program. In-person application assistance events will be announced in the near future.
For more information about eligibility, required documentation, how to apply, or types of assistance available, visit www.transform386.org or contact Transform386 staff at 386-943-7029 or [email protected].
