Recovery stories
Click their photos to learn more about your neighbors’ recovery.
“It is the biggest blessing that you could ever imagine to go from being a widow, your home is destroy… and then get to come home and be blessed with a brand new home… It is not a hoax. I was very skeptical at first, but I encourage anyone to follow through. This has been the best, best blessing that I could have ever received.”
“After everything I have been through during this process, having people who were willing to help and keep pushing things forward meant more to me than I can put into words,” Tara said.
“I am very thankful to the Pinellas Recovery Team for their assistance and for helping me through such an important and challenging time in my life. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who needs help navigating a difficult recovery or housing-related situation.”
“After everything our family has been through, this is such a huge blessing. Our home has been unlivable for far too long, and knowing that we are one step closer to having a safe, healthy place to call home again means more than words can express.
A heartfelt thank you to Pinellas County and everyone involved in making this program possible. This gives families like ours hope when it feels like there isn’t any left.”
“When you’ve been dealing with recovery for so long, you become cautious about promises. But the process was straightforward, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like there was a path forward instead of another obstacle.
“The process was fairly easy. We were able to upload a lot of the documents… It’s definitely worth it!”
“The Pinellas Recovers program actually is doing the work and I’m so happy and excited about getting my home back together again.”
“I’m 71 years old and this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me in my whole entire life.”
Ready to apply?
The People First Housing Recovery Program addresses hurricane-related damage, prevents long-term displacement, and increases the availability of safe, code-compliant, and affordable housing. Applicants are required to meet eligibility and income requirements listed for each program. Please see the income eligibility table above to determine if your household is within the income limits of the program prior to submitting an application.
Have Questions?
First, read the details about all five People First programs then review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Meet with a case worker
Both full-time People First Help Centers are open:
Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Clearwater Help Center will be closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Clearwater
2600 McCormick Dr.
Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33759
St. Petersburg
5000 Park St. N.
Suite 4
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Call our Help Center
727-606-3307
Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At times, we have a high number of calls and you may experience a long wait time. When you call, you’ll have the option to leave your name and number and get a call back from a case worker within two business days.
Other Questions? Concerns? Let us know!
If you’ve attempted to contact our Help Center and/or Case Manager and haven’t received the assistance you need, please fill out this form to notify our Program Team about your issue.
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