On Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County hosted an orientation for interested residents at Cannery Park in St. Cloud explaining its new Roof Replacement Program funded by the City of St. Cloud. This initiative is designed to enhance the safety and resilience of homes in the St. Cloud community. Through the program, the local nonprofit will receive funding to provide roof replacements at no cost to eligible applicants, determined by income, type of home and location.
“The cost of replacing a roof can be a barrier for many homeowners when it comes to properly insuring their homes” said Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. “Thank you to the City of St. Cloud for allowing us to expand our Roof Replacement Program, providing essential support to help homeowners stay in their homes and reduce property insurance costs.”
Habitat Orlando & Osceola has operated its roof replacement program serving Orange County residents since 2021. The expansion of the Roof Replacement Program to an Osceola County city is a testament to the commitment of both organizations to Face the Housing Crisis™ and address rising property insurance rates.
“The City is pleased to be able to provide this funding through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, to help our local residents afford to replace the roofs on their homes,” said Mayor Nathan Blackwell. “This program will help our residents enjoy the peace of mind of having a strong roof to keep their families and possessions protected.”
To learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s free roof replacement program for St. Cloud residents, funded by the City of St. Cloud, visit HabitatOrlando.org/RoofSC.
