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Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF)

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Description
The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) is a $50 million state program providing financial relief to Virginians whose homes, businesses, farms, or community infrastructure were destroyed or heavily damaged by natural disaster." "We encourage homeowners and business owners whose property experienced a total loss or major damage in Tropical Storm Helene or the February 2025 storms to apply." "Financial assistance is also available for bridge repairs or reconstruction, slope stabilization and retaining walls, structural reinforcements, and infrastructure repair and upgrades." "We distribute funding through our partner organizations (local governments and regional Planning District Commissions) to make sure help reaches residents quickly and fairly." "Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are distributed.
Requirements
  • "Homeowners and business owners whose property experienced a total loss or major damage in Tropical Storm Helene or the February 2025 storms"
  • "Applicants will need to provide proof of ownership"
  • "[Provide] residency at the time of the disaster"
  • "[Provide] photo ID"
  • "[Provide] insurance documents (if applicable)"
  • "[Provide] damage photos"
  • "[Provide] cost estimates"
  • "Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are distributed"
How to get help
Contact Cumberland Plateau PDC to apply

Contact the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission to start a VDAF application for eligible properties in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, or Tazewell counties. Ask what documents are required and how to submit them through the local intake process.

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(276)880-4020; recovery@cppdc.org

Contact LENOWISCO PDC to apply

Contact LENOWISCO Planning District Commission to start a VDAF application for eligible properties in Lee County, the City of Norton, Scott County, or Wise County. Use the PDC website to find the disaster relief intake details and document submission instructions.

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(276)431-2206

Contact Mount Rogers PDC to apply Recommended

Contact Mount Rogers Planning District Commission to start a VDAF application for eligible properties in Bland County, City of Bristol, Carroll County, City of Galax, Grayson County, Smyth County, Washington County, or Wythe County. Request application intake steps and required documentation.

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(276)-200-5110; assist@VDAF.mrpdc.org

Contact New River Valley Regional Commission to apply

Contact the New River Valley Regional Commission to start a VDAF application for eligible properties in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski counties, or the City of Radford. Confirm eligibility and how to provide required proof and estimates.

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(540)639-9313

Review the application process guide

Review the Virginia DHCD VDAF application process guide to understand how intake works through local partners and what documentation to prepare before contacting the correct Planning District Commission.

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Eligibility
Counties
Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, Lee, Scott, Wise, Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski