The My Safe Florida Home Program will start offering grants once again beginning on Monday, Aug. 4.
According to the program’s website, The Florida Legislature has allocated $280 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund the program.
Interested homeowners would have to visit the website to receive a wind mitigation home inspection by a licensed inspector assigned to them by the program. (Please click here for details on the steps to apply.)
The state program provides grants for low-income homeowners aged 60+, low-income homeowners, moderate-income homeowners 60+ and moderate-income homeowners of any age to help fund home improvements to keep homes hurricane safe.
The home must be a dwelling with an insured value of $700,000 or less.
Funding is limited and grants are on a first-come, first served basis.
According to the website, if funds remain the program may offer limited inspection for higher-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.
After the inspection is processed, a grant could be awarded in the amount of up to $10,000 to replace windows, doors, etc. with a contractor approved by the Department of Financial Services.
To apply for a My Safe Florida Home wind mitigation inspection, click on this link.
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