OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla., Nov. 12, 2026—Okaloosa County Housing Department is preparing disaster recovery housing assistance for eligible homeowners and households affected by Hurricane Isaias.
Assistance is provided as a grant of up to $10,000 per household and does not need to be repaid. It covers homes damaged and households financially impacted by the storm.
All assistance is subject to program requirements, funding availability and an eligibility determination.
The program serves Okaloosa County residents and is designed to offer assistance with interim home repairs, tree and debris removal, insurance deductibles, uninsured disaster-related repairs and temporary housing assistance.
Applications must be received before disaster Executive Order 26-202 expires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance application deadline is next month, Dec. 26.
Homeowners must contact their insurance company and/or FEMA first to determine if they are eligible for assistance through them before applying for an Okaloosa County grant.
To be eligible for a county grant:
- a household’s income must be at or below the limit for its size (see website for more information)
- homeowners must be current on property taxes and have a homestead exemption claimed
- payments on the first mortgage must be current
- mobile and manufactured homes are ineligible for assistance
See the county website for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
