Hurricane Helene & Milton - Substantial Damage

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This information page will be continue to be updated as new information becomes available. For all storm-related information, please visit the Hurricane Helene Information Page and Hurricane Milton Information Page.

UPDATED APRIL 16, 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STORM-DAMAGED PROPERTIES

Tarpon Springs has extended its compliance deadline for property owners who received notice that their property was substantially damaged by recent storms. The new deadline is June 1, 2026. The extension is part of the City's ongoing effort to support those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and ensure residents have adequate time to fulfill recovery requirements. The filing deadline for residents seeking to have their initial substantial damage determination potentially reversed through a reassessment is May 31, 2025. Requests for this can be made through dsinfo@ctsfl.us.

Property owners are encouraged to work with their insurance providers, licensed contractors, and the Building Development Department to stay on track with their recovery plans. For more assistance with the compliance process, contact the Building Development Department at dsinfo@ctsfl.us or 727-942-5617.

The City of Tarpon Springs understands residents' challenges and will continue to support and guide them throughout the recovery and mitigation process.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE (SD) INSPECTIONS/LETTERS

  • There have been 275 letters mailed to residents.
  • The completion date for all letters to be mailed out to residents is January 31st.
  • As a reminder, please apply for storm damage repairs now; however, based on where your address stands in the S/D determination process will determine how the plan review will move forward.
  • The letter you receive states that it is the initial assessment; therefore, if you disagree with that statement, you can follow the instructions within the letter to request a detailed reassessment.

PERMITTING INFORMATION - No Cost Permit Expiration on May 13, 2025

As of May 13, 2025, the City of Tarpon Springs will cease its local state of emergency declaration, ending no-cost storm-related building permits. The no-cost building permit process was implemented directly after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 to help with rebuilding process in our city. Our residents are to be commended for their remarkable job of recovering and returning Tarpon to its pre-storm beauty. We still have work to do, so please obtain a building permit if you are making any type of storm repairs to your home. Any building permits applied for up to and including May 13th, 2025, before the end of business will still be accepted as a no-cost building permit.

Please contact the Building Department with any questions at 727-942-5617 or by email at dsinfo@ctsfl.us.

Important Permitting Highlights

  • A permit must be obtained for all construction in flood zones, including storm damage repairs.
  • We will walk you through every step of the permitting process to make it as quick and easy as possible.
  • Visit the Hurricane Helene/Milton Permitting page for Post-Hurricane Permitting instructions.
  • You can apply for your permit online, free of charge (through May 13, 2025), and remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.

We will regularly update the city's social media platforms, such as Facebook, Connect Tarpon Springs, etc. If you have any questions, please email Megan Araya (maraya@ctsfl.us) or call 727-938-3737 x2230.

We THANK YOU for your hard work and continued resilience throughout this challenging time!



This information page will be continue to be updated as new information becomes available. For all storm-related information, please visit the Hurricane Helene Information Page and Hurricane Milton Information Page.

UPDATED APRIL 16, 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STORM-DAMAGED PROPERTIES

Tarpon Springs has extended its compliance deadline for property owners who received notice that their property was substantially damaged by recent storms. The new deadline is June 1, 2026. The extension is part of the City's ongoing effort to support those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and ensure residents have adequate time to fulfill recovery requirements. The filing deadline for residents seeking to have their initial substantial damage determination potentially reversed through a reassessment is May 31, 2025. Requests for this can be made through dsinfo@ctsfl.us.

Property owners are encouraged to work with their insurance providers, licensed contractors, and the Building Development Department to stay on track with their recovery plans. For more assistance with the compliance process, contact the Building Development Department at dsinfo@ctsfl.us or 727-942-5617.

The City of Tarpon Springs understands residents' challenges and will continue to support and guide them throughout the recovery and mitigation process.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE (SD) INSPECTIONS/LETTERS

  • There have been 275 letters mailed to residents.
  • The completion date for all letters to be mailed out to residents is January 31st.
  • As a reminder, please apply for storm damage repairs now; however, based on where your address stands in the S/D determination process will determine how the plan review will move forward.
  • The letter you receive states that it is the initial assessment; therefore, if you disagree with that statement, you can follow the instructions within the letter to request a detailed reassessment.

PERMITTING INFORMATION - No Cost Permit Expiration on May 13, 2025

As of May 13, 2025, the City of Tarpon Springs will cease its local state of emergency declaration, ending no-cost storm-related building permits. The no-cost building permit process was implemented directly after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 to help with rebuilding process in our city. Our residents are to be commended for their remarkable job of recovering and returning Tarpon to its pre-storm beauty. We still have work to do, so please obtain a building permit if you are making any type of storm repairs to your home. Any building permits applied for up to and including May 13th, 2025, before the end of business will still be accepted as a no-cost building permit.

Please contact the Building Department with any questions at 727-942-5617 or by email at dsinfo@ctsfl.us.

Important Permitting Highlights

  • A permit must be obtained for all construction in flood zones, including storm damage repairs.
  • We will walk you through every step of the permitting process to make it as quick and easy as possible.
  • Visit the Hurricane Helene/Milton Permitting page for Post-Hurricane Permitting instructions.
  • You can apply for your permit online, free of charge (through May 13, 2025), and remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.

We will regularly update the city's social media platforms, such as Facebook, Connect Tarpon Springs, etc. If you have any questions, please email Megan Araya (maraya@ctsfl.us) or call 727-938-3737 x2230.

We THANK YOU for your hard work and continued resilience throughout this challenging time!



Page last updated: 16 Apr 2025, 05:32 AM