Volusia County Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Milton Encouraged to Attend Transform386 Informational Event

Posted On: July 21, 2025

With the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) recent approval of Volusia County's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan, the County is preparing to launch the Transform386 Hurricane Milton Recovery Program to assist homeowners impacted by the storm. The application period for homeowner assistance is expected to open in the coming weeks.

To help residents learn more about the program and eligibility requirements, Transform386 staff will host a "Grill and Get the Facts" community event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Dickerson Center, 308 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Daytona Beach. The event, held in partnership with multiple community organizations, will feature free hot dogs, soft drinks, games, and children's activities.

Program staff will be available to explain the types of assistance that will be offered through the Transform386 initiative, including:

• Repair, replacement, or reimbursement assistance for homes damaged by Hurricane Milton
• Voluntary property buyouts for homeowners in high-risk flood areas

To qualify for the program, the applicant's household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income, as defined by HUD. Priority will be given to lower-income households or those that include individuals who are 17 years old or younger, 65 years old or older, or have a disability. Applicants must have owned the home at the time of Hurricane Milton and still retain ownership with a valid Homestead Exemption in effect.

Additional information about the program will be provided when the application date is officially set.