Homeowners encouraged to apply for $100 million in storm assistance

ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently allocated $103 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP).

Eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia, Tropical Storm Debby, and Hurricane Helene across 2023 and 2024 are encouraged to apply, even if repairs have already been made.

To qualify, homeowners must have owned and occupied the damaged home at the time of the disaster, and used it as their primary residence. It also must be classified as a single-family home, owner-occupied duplex, mobile home, or condominium.

The homeowner must also reside in: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, Pierce, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler, or Wilkes counties.

To start the application process, and determine if you are eligible, visit georgiahrrp.com or call 678-233-2590, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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