The first storm-damaged homes in Pinellas County have entered reconstruction under the People First Home Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program, a federally funded initiative offering up to $375,000 for eligible homeowners to repair or rebuild primary residences damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The program is funded through an $813 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Despite this, demand exceeds capacity and the early construction phase indicates a multi-year rebuilding effort.