How to Apply 
 for Assistance 

• Homestead exemption at the storm-damaged property address in 2023, which was the year of the qualifying storms

OR 2 of the following:

• FEMA IA award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by tornadoes;
• SBA Disaster Home Loan award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by tornadoes;
• Driver’s license or state-issued ID card showing the damaged property address; issued prior to the date of the hurricane(s) and expiring after;
• Utility bills addressed to applicant at damaged property address showing that services were provided in the month preceding or month of the disaster (must indicate household utility usage during pre-tornadoes time period);
• Credit card bill or bank statement sent to the applicant at the damaged property address in the month preceding or the month of the disaster;
• Insurance documentation indicating primary residence in 2023, such as a homeowner’s endorsement;
• Employer’s statements, including pay stubs and similar employment documents (must be dated in the month preceding or month of the disaster)

Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Verified by the program via a Damage Assessment;

OR

If it is impossible to verify storm damage via a program damage assessment, such as in cases where the storm damaged property has been demolished, the applicant may be required to provide proof of storm damage, which may include:

• FEMA IA award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by the 2023 tornadoes;
• SBA Disaster Home Loan award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by the 2023 tornadoes;
• Insurance claim noting damages at the damaged property address caused by the 2023 tornadoes;
• Date-stamped, color photos of storm damage at the damaged property address; or
• Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Verified by the program via a Damage Assessment;

OR

If it is impossible to verify structure type via a program damage assessment, such as in cases where the storm damaged property has been demolished, the applicant may be required to provide proof of storm damage, which may include:

• Pre-storm information on structure type from the property appraiser’s office;
• Date-stamped, color photos of the damaged property address; or

Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis

• Proof from the tax assessor of property taxes paid in full at the time of application; or
• Proof of a payment plan in good standing at the time of application

• Most recent mortgage statement, at time of application, showing no arrearages

Proof of income is required for the applicant and all household members aged 18 or older. Proof of income required varies by the type of income an individual earns. Required documents to demonstrate income for the most common sources of income are as follows:

• Most recent year tax return

OR, if tax return is not available:

• Wages: Three (3) recent paystubs dated within the past three (3) months,
• Retirement/Social Security:
  • Past three (3) Months Bank Statements (Social Security Benefits & Pension only),
  • Current Social Security Benefits letter (including benefits paid to minors),
  • Current Pension/Retirement Benefit letter (if applicable), or prior year 1099 form, or
  • Current Annuity Payment letter (if applicable), or prior year 1099 form;
• Self‐Employment Income: Most recent tax return (1040 or 1040A), W‐2 Forms; and/or Current year profit and loss statement;
• Rental Income: Current lease agreements
• Unemployment Benefits: Current benefit letter with gross benefit amount;
• Court Ordered Alimony/Spousal Maintenance: Copy of court order documentation;

Verified by the program via a Damage Assessment;

OR

If it is impossible to verify storm damage via a program damage assessment, such as in cases where the storm damaged property has been demolished, the applicant may be required to provide proof of storm damage, which may include:

• FEMA IA award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by tornadoes;
• SBA Disaster Home Loan award letter for damaged property address for damages caused by tornadoes;
• Insurance claim noting damages at the damaged property address caused by tornadoes;
• Date-stamped, color photos of storm damage at the damaged property address; or
• Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Verified by the program via a Damage Assessment;

OR

If it is impossible to verify structure type via a program damage assessment, such as in cases where the storm damaged property has been demolished, the applicant may be required to provide proof of storm damage, which may include:

• Pre-storm information on structure type from the property appraiser’s office;
• Date-stamped, color photos of the damaged property address; or

Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis

• Proof from the tax assessor of property taxes paid in full at the time of application; or
• Proof of a payment plan in good standing at the time of application

• Most recent mortgage statement, at time of application, showing no arrearages

Applicant must not be in bankruptcy or foreclosure

• Current credit report (dated within one (1) month of application date)

Properties must be unoccupied at the time of application.