HURRICANE-PROOFING

My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program

Funded through Florida legislation passed in 2022, this program primarily focuses on hurricane-associated wind damage. There are two incentives offered for homeowners. The first is a free home inspection to identify which part of a residence can be strengthened against further wind damage. Secondly, mitigation grants are available to cover partial costs of subsequent home upgrades. Homeowners can only apply for grant monies after receiving an inspection. Covered upgrades include structural and roof improvements and upgraded windows and doors. The grants provide $2 for every $1 that the homeowner spends, maxing out at $10,000 of grant funds. Eligible residences must be insured for under $500,000, have been permitted for building before 2008, and be in a wind-borne debris region of the state. More details on the program can be found here

Apply for Free Home Inspection

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Some of these incentives lack a single standardized name and can be referred to in a variety of ways by different government agencies and across resources explaining how the incentives work. Please seek outside guidance as needed to clarify requirements and eligibility.