Pasco County Drops Mortgage Requirement For Disaster Housing Aid

Pasco County commissioners voted to remove a proposed mortgage requirement from the Better Futures housing recovery program, citing flexibility for disaster victims over protections against fraud. The program, part of a $300 million grant for hurricane-related housing repairs, is designed to help residents recover from recent storms. Chairman Ron Oakley voted against the change, citing concerns about potential financial risks for taxpayers.

Click here for more information…