The city of Tampa is distributing over $3 million in funds to assist with mortgage payments, insurance deductibles, and out-of-pocket repair costs.

While the state is offering to pay for about 75% of the elevation cost through federal grants, one resident questions how stable the funding from Washington really is.

For months now, one couple has been staying in an RV parked in their front yard.

Said one resident: "I've got a home here that's now not even sitting on its foundation correctly because of the water, and I don't know what to do."

A total of $2.7 billion was allocated to local cities and counties in January to help with hurricane relief. HUD, which distributes those funds, is facing deep DOGE cuts, but there is no indication that money is at risk.