Release Date:
December 14, 2022
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, Collier County residents have received more than $105.9 million in federal funds as of Dec. 12, 2022:
- $42.2 million in FEMA grants to homeowners and renters.
- $63.7 million in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses.
Individual Assistance in Collier County:
- 32,790 homeowners and renters have been approved for $42,266,789 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:
- $29,112,379 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.
- $13,154,410 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related expenses.
- 3,220 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance.
- Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) visited 11,000 households in Collier County.
U.S. Small Business Administration:
- SBA has approved $63,781,600 in low-interest disaster loans to 756 applicants in Collier County.
- SBA is operating a Business Recovery Center at The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. South, Naples, FL 34102.
- Hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Public Assistance:
- Collier County was approved for assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work.
For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.