Release Date:
November 2, 2022
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, Lee County residents have received more than $491.7 million in federal funds as of Oct. 31, 2022:
- $280.7 million in FEMA grants to homeowners and renters.
- $211 million in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses.
Individual Assistance in Lee County
86,941 homeowners and renters have been approved for $280,784,322 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:
- $201,030,826 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.
- $79,753,496 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related expenses.
- 15,710 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance.
- 52,980 home inspections issued; 51,630 completed.
- Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) visited 34,822 households in Lee County.
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA has approved $211,065,407 in low-interest disaster loans to 2,691 applicants in Lee County.
SBA is operating Business Recovery Centers at:
- SWFL, Inc Office, 25071 Chamber of Commerce Dr., Bonita Springs, FL 34135
- Hours: Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. S., Cape Coral FL 33991
- Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Public Assistance
Lee County was approved for assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work.