HUD approves Mississippi’s nearly $135M storm recovery plan

Date:2025-08-12 02:05:11 Category:US Views:1 Comment:0

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner approved Mississippi’s Draft Action Plan, according to Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.).

This will allow HUD’s Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to be allocated to impacted areas. According to Reeves, the plan outlines how the state will use $134.95 million in federal funds to support long-term recovery from storms that affected the state in 2023 and 2024.

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“With this approval, we are moving forward with a plan that best supports the areas most affected by the 2023 and 2024 storms that ravaged portions of Mississippi,” said Reeves. “The nearly $135 million in funding will help our friends and neighbors rebuild while strengthening their resilience for the future. Thank you to Secretary Turner and the Trump administration for approving Mississippi’s plan.”

The plan was submitted to HUD in June 2025 following a review of unmet needs across the affected regions. HUD finalized its approval of the Action Plan on July 31, 2025, allowing the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to begin recovery programs once the grant agreement is executed.

The funding will be assigned to support communities in Hinds, Humphreys, Jackson, Monroe, Scott and Sharkey counties. The plan was developed following a 30-day public comment period and a series of public hearings held across the affected regions.

Key allocations for the plan include $29.32 million for owner-occupied housing unmet recovery needs, as well as $19.55 million for affordable rental housing repairs. The funding will also include $38 million for infrastructure recovery through FEMA match programs.

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Additionally, the plan provides support for economic development with $21.72 million for economic revitalization, including small business support, and $17.6 million for mitigation projects such as safe rooms and emergency alert systems.

According to the Governor’s Office, the plan prioritizes assistance for low- and moderate-income households, with 93% of housing funds designated for those populations. Programs also will support workforce housing development and community planning efforts.

The final step is for HUD and Mississippi to execute a grant agreement to begin committing funds. The grant agreement is expected to be completed within a 30-day window.

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