Allocation and Action Plan
Action Plan
Action Plan Amendments
The draft action plan available in Spanish.
versión en español (this document was published on August 18 - September 22, 2023)
Any persons who would like information available in an alternative format or a language other than English can contact Volusia County’s ADA/Title VI Coordinator via email at tking@volusia.org. A request may also be made by emailing transform386@volusia.org.
Action Plan Public HearingRental Repair Reimbursement Program Action Plan Amendment
The Action Plan substantial amendment to the Rental Repair Reimbursement Program is now available in both English and Spanish below. This document outlines the changes and enhancements to the program designed to assist landlords seeking reimbursements of Hurricane Ian related repairs. We encourage the public to review the amendment and provide feedback, as your input is valuable in shaping the program to better serve our community. Public comment can be submitted here or by emailing transform386@volusia.org until November 24, 2024.
Action Plan Amendment - Chapter 5.2: Housing: Rental Repair Reimbursement Program
The draft action plan available in Spanish.
Any persons who would like information available in an alternative format or a language other than English can contact Volusia County’s ADA/Title VI Coordinator via email at tking@volusia.org. A request may also be made by emailing transform386@volusia.org.
Action Plan Public Hearing
Volusia County hosted a public hearing for residents to provide feedback on the Transform386 CDBG-DR draft action plan:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the County Council Chambers at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
The public hearing was live-streamed:
Action Plan Development
The county will develop an Action Plan, with input from the community, to identify the unmet needs resulting from the hurricane and strategies to address them. Public participation is strongly encouraged and will be conducted through several means, such as surveys and a community engagement series. Once those are completed, a draft of the Action Plan will be published for the community to review and provide feedback.
- Volusia County will develop an Action Plan detailing how the county intends to use CDBG-DR funds
- Unmet needs assessment required – will include input with stakeholders groups, data required from FEMA, SBA, and public meetings
- Draft Action Plan requires a 30-day public comment period and at least one public hearing
- Action Plan submitted to HUD for approval before funds are released and programs can begin
Allocation of $328.9 million in CDBG-DR Funds
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds
Volusia County has received an allocation of $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The disaster funds were allocated as a result of the devastating storms and flooding events that occurred during Hurricane Ian. CDBG-DR funds are to be used for disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure, housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas.
CDBG-DR funds are usually distributed at the state level, but Volusia County has received a direct allocation from HUD.
|
Florida Grantees |
Total Allocations |
|---|---|
|
State of Florida |
$910,624,000 |
|
Lee County |
$1,107,881,000 |
|
Volusia County |
$328,910,000 |
|
Orange County |
$219,712,000 |
|
Sarasota County |
$201,535,000 |
Volusia County Action Plan Timeline
