Release Date:
October 19, 2022
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, Charlotte County residents have received more than $46.2 million in federal funds as of Oct. 17, 2022:
- $36.5 million in FEMA grants to homeowners and renters.
- $711,000 in claims paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders.
- $9 million in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses.
Individual Assistance in Charlotte County
- 17,708 homeowners and renters have been approved for $36,560,442 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:
- $21,589,302 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.
- $4,971,139 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related expenses.
- 1,393 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance.
- 11,662 home inspections issued; 7,756 completed.
- Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) visited 672 households in Charlotte County.
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA has approved $ 9,008,620 in low-interest disaster loans to 137 applicants in Charlotte County.
National Flood Insurance Program
NFIP has paid $711,000 to policyholders who filed claims in Charlotte County.
Public Assistance
Charlotte County was approved for assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work.