Manatee County has received $75 million in federal funding to help homeowners repair damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This page is a community resource to help our neighbors learn about the program and apply before the deadline.
Contact the Lasting Manatee program directly:
Lasting Manatee Intake Center
1012 Manatee Avenue West,
Bradenton, FL 34205
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Speak with an Intake Specialist
941-742-4787
Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Don't wait — funding is limited.
This page is provided as a community service to help Manatee County residents learn about and access the Lasting Manatee Home Recovery Program. Share this page with neighbors who may need help.
The county handles the funding. You choose your contractor. Here's how it works.
Visit the Lasting Manatee intake center or apply online. You must apply by June 30, 2026.
The county reviews your application and confirms your eligibility based on hurricane damage and income.
Your assigned intake specialist will help you through the contractor selection process.
Your chosen contractor handles the inspection, bid, permits, and construction. The county pays them directly. You pay nothing.
Official videos from Manatee County explaining the program and how to apply.
Learn about the Lasting Manatee Home Recovery Program and how it helps hurricane-damaged homeowners.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the pre-application process. Watch before you apply.
The program is designed for Manatee County homeowners still dealing with hurricane damage.
Full eligibility criteria can be reviewed within the Home Recovery Program Guide.
Many Manatee County homeowners don't know this program exists. If you know a neighbor, friend, or family member still living with hurricane damage, please share this page with them. The deadline is June 30, 2026.
Visit LastingManatee.orgThe program is structured as a 5-year forgivable loan. If you remain in the home for the full term, you may owe nothing. The county pays your contractor directly.
You may still qualify. The program can cover gaps between what your insurance paid and the actual cost of repairs. Contact the Lasting Manatee intake center to find out.
Visit the Lasting Manatee intake center in person (open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm) or apply online at lastingmanatee.org. The deadline is June 30, 2026.
Yes. Approved applicants will be helped through this process by their assigned intake specialist. We do not have a published list of the contractors at this time.
Roof replacement, structural repairs, interior damage (ceilings, walls, floors), electrical, plumbing, and other hurricane-related damage, subject to program guidelines from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Up to $250,000 for repairs or $450,000 for home replacements and/or elevations.
Absolutely. Many Manatee County homes still have tarps from 2024. This program was created exactly for situations like yours. Apply at lastingmanatee.org before June 30.
$75 million in funding. June 30 deadline. Your home deserves to be whole again.
Official program information: lastingmanatee.org