www.ReHouseBay.org was launched as a new tool to help current and future residents of Bay County access resources for workforce housing. The Florida Legislature appropriated more than $36 million in funding to Bay County and the City of Panama City to address unmet housing needs through the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) and the State Housing Incentive Partnership (SHIP).
This website, intended to help residents access these resources, includes an online application where interested individuals can apply for assistance to repair damaged homes impacted by Hurricane Michael as well as purchase new homes. In addition, residents who may be having trouble with their mortgage or rent payments can also apply for mortgage or rental payment assistance through this program.