Interest-Free Loans Available To Protect Pasco Homes

LAND O’ LAKES, FL – Pasco County is helping its homeowners with an ounce of prevention when it comes to protecting their houses against potential hurricanes.

Pasco County Community Development is accepting applications for the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program, which helps homeowners prepare for major storms. The program is open to homeowners in unincorporated Pasco County, as well as in the cities of Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey and Zephyrhills.

The program provides assistance with the installation of roofing, gable end bracing, truss or rafter-to-wall connections, impact-resistant doors, window storm shutters and/or impact windows.

The appraised value of the home, per the Pasco County Property Appraiser, cannot exceed $350,000 and there is no income cap to qualify for the program. All the items must be installed or verified as existing to meet the requirements of the HLMP.

Funding for the program will be provided through a 0 percent interest mortgage placed on the homeowner’s property. Terms of the loan will be determined by the amount of assistance provided and the homeowner’s ability to repay the loan.

To request an application, call the Pasco County Community Development Department at (727) 834-3445.

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