FAQs
What is the Orange County Recovers Program?
The Orange County Recovers Program (OCRP) provides housing assistance to eligible single-family homeowners affected by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 or Hurricane Milton in October 2024. OCRP assists property owners by providing funding to repair, reconstruct, or replace single-family homes that suffered damage from Hurricane Ian or Milton.
Will I be reimbursed for repairs I’ve already done on my home?
No. The program does not reimburse funds already spent.
Can this program help me purchase a new home or help with rent?
OCRP will manage and complete the construction process for the repair or replacement of damaged home or manufactured home units on behalf of eligible owners. The program cannot support the purchase of a new home or subsidize rent payments.
Is OCRP a loan?
No, this is not a loan. This program provides grant funding. Eligible owners who are awarded grant funding are expected to adhere to stipulations of the Homeowner Grant Agreement. As a condition of receiving a grant, applicants must agree to own and occupy the program-assisted home for a period of three (3) years. This compliance period will be enforced with a deferred lien.
Will the information I provide the program be stored in a secure location?
Yes, the program takes the security of personal information very seriously and has controls in place to safeguard your personal information.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No, the application portal will remain open until the budget is fully committed or exhausted.
Will you help me find somewhere to live while my home is repaired/replaced/reconstructed?
Homeowners are expected to secure temporary living arrangements while construction is underway at their property, if the scope of work requires temporary relocation.
I filed bankruptcy, do I qualify?
Bankruptcy does not disqualify you provided you are not under an active bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy must be discharged to qualify.