Pasco County

State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Disaster Program

SHIP Disaster grant funds may be awarded to income eligible applicants in need of home repairs and/or rental assistance caused directly by a disaster declared by the Governor. This is a grant program requiring no repayment. Maximum award per qualified household is $25,000.00.

Eligibility Requirements
  • First qualified, first served priority shall be given to applicants as outlined below:
           1. Special Needs Households: Very low and low income
           2. Elderly (62 years of age and older) Households: Very low and low income
           3. Essential Service Personnel: Very low, low, and moderate income
           4. All other very low, low, and moderate income residents of Pasco County
  • Homeowner applicants must provide proof of homestead;
  • Must be victims of the active declared disaster, which may be certified by an outside party or by the Community Development Department;
  • Eligibility shall be determined in an expedited manner and may include alternative forms of documents such as:
    • Current pay stubs, benefit letters, oral verification of employment wages, other income, and assets;
  • Duplication of federal aid not permitted.
  • Please note of mobile homeowner applicants:
    • If the applicant owns the mobile home and the land, the mobile must be June 1994 or newer to be eligible for repair (pending property inspection). If it is older, then the applicant is eligible for rental assistance to move into a new rental property.
    • If the applicant owns the mobile home, but not the land under the mobile home, then it is not eligible for repair, but applicant is eligible for rental assistance to move into a new rental property.

Eligible Projects
  • Disaster recovery/emergency repairs to remedy accessibility or health and safety deficiencies;
  • Purchase of emergency supplies for eligible households to weatherproof damaged homes;
  • Interim repairs. Examples include: One-time septic tank pumping to avoid further damage; tree and debris removal to make the individual housing unit habitable.
  • Construction of wells or repair of existing wells where public potable water is not available;
  • Payment of insurance deductibles for rehabilitation of homes covered under homeowners’ insurance policies;
  • Security and utility deposit for recipients that have been displaced from their homes;
  • Rental and utility assistance (for a maximum of 12 months) for eligible applicants;
  • Mortgage and utility payment assistance for eligible applicants;
  • Strategies included in the most current approved Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) that benefit applicants directly affected under the Executive Order;
  • Hotel costs for those who have been displaced and have no other housing options;
  • Other eligible activities as approved by Florida Housing and/or through the Executive Order or any accompanying Supplemental Order, or activities proposed by the BCC and approved by FHFC.

Pasco County Emergency Management
https://www.pascocountyfl.net/310/DisasterPreparedness
727-847-8137

Pasco Sheriff's Office
https://www.pascosheriff.com/
(727) 847-5878

New Port Richey City Government
https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org/ 

Port Richey City Government
https://cityofportrichey.com/

Dade City Government
https://www.dadecityfl.com/ 

St. Leo Government
https://www.townofstleo.org/

San Antonio Government
https://www.sanantonioflorida.org/

Pasco County Updates - Monday, September 30, 2024
  • Family Resource Center hosted by the Department of Children and Families through Activate Hope (Hope Florida) - currently at South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, FL 34655, and will be moving to the James P. Gillis Family YMCA (Trinity) 8411 Photonics Drive, New Port Richey, FL34655. (Water and MRE distribution.)
  • FDEM Comfort Station to begin operations at Sea Ranch Civic Association,  13711 Veronica Drive, Hudson, FL 34667. Water and MRE distribution, restroom trailers, laundry trailers, charging stations, and air conditioning. Hours of operation will be 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
  • Crews are picking up storm-related debris in affected neighborhoods. Storm debris can also be dropped off free of charge to residents at the West Pasco Resource Recovery Center - 1406 Hays Road, Spring Hill)) from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm every day.
  • Sandbag Disposal Locations
    • Magnolia Valley Golf Course 7223 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey
    • C Barn 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio

Pasco County Updates - Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Fasano Center remains open for sheltering operations, both Special Needs and General Population.
  • PODs and Comfort Stations are opening up tomorrow to meet needs and provide relief.
  • Free Mental Health services available for responders and citizens, call 727-372-HELP
  • Pasco County is opening two sites as dual POD and Comfort Stations starting Sunday, September 29th
    • Hudson Library Parking Lot 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL
    • J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex 2830 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday, FL
  • City of New Port Richey Comfort Station 
    • New Port Richey Recreation Center 6630 Van Buren St. New Port Richey, FL
      • PODs open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      • Comfort Stations open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Boil Advisory - Precautionary Boil Notices are in effect, until rescinded, for the following areas
    • Hudson Water, U.S. 19 & Hudson Avenue
    • Quail Hollow, County Rd 54 in Lutz

Two Locations Open to Provide Food and Water to Victims of Hurricane Helene
Both sites will be open to drive-in customers Saturday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while supplies last:
Pasco County teams will also be delivering supplies directly to affected neighborhoods – stretching from Holiday to Hudson.  To see our interactive map of all distribution points, please visit: mypas.co/Map
Important Information:
  • Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while they last.
  • If you have questions, please contact Pasco County Customer Service at 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.

Damage Assessment Survey
Pasco County's online tool to report storm damage. This is the fastest way to get help and schedule inspections with the county. We encourage you to upload photos of your non-emergency damages directly to our assessment teams. ​If you have an emergency or you see downed power lines, please call 911. For other concerns/questions, call our customer service line at 727.847.2411.
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State of Florida Damage Assessment Survey


PUBLIC RECORDS
F.S. 119 and the Florida Constitution provide a right of access to the public records of AAAPP pursuant to F.S. 20.41. Certain records are exempt or confidential and exempt from disclosure.  Anyone can request public records from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco Pinellas. The requester is responsible for any cost of providing the public records, which includes staff time, cost of copies and other costs that are associated with the request as set forth by law.  To make a request, please send an email to [email protected]
DEI STATEMENT
AAAPP’s services are available to all eligible individuals in Pasco and Pinellas counties and AAAPP complies with all legally mandated non-discrimination policies.  AAAPP strives to provide services through a lens of inclusivity by making sure underserved communities are aware of the services available and providing the requisite assistance in linking eligible individuals to available services.  The Board of Directors, Advisory Council and staff will be representative of the seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers we serve. We welcome the unique perspectives of all persons in our quest to fulfill our mission.
MEDICAID
For more information about the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program, please visit the LTC website here. 

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Click here to read our notice that describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to that information.
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AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PASCO-PINELLAS
9549 KOGER BLVD. N.
GADSDEN BUILDING - SUITE 100
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33702
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Toll Free: 1-800-963-5337
Helpline: 727-217-8111
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