To help Floridians identify how they
can strengthen their homes against
hurricanes and to reduce hurricane
damage exposure in our state, the My Safe Florida
Home program is offering free wind inspections by qualified
hurricane mitigation inspectors to
eligible homeowners.
This is not an entitlement program. You
must apply and obtain approval in
order to receive the free
inspection. Requesting or obtaining
an inspection does not guarantee or
automatically qualify you for a
grant. Floridians whose homes have
undergone wind certification and
hurricane mitigation inspections
approved by the Department of
Financial Services may be eligible
to apply for matching grants up to
$5,000.
The My Safe Florida Home program is working
with
local
governments and the Volunteer Florida
Foundation to offer
low-income
homeowners an opportunity to
strengthen their homes against
natural disasters.
Properties not eligible for free
wind inspections include mobile
homes and manufactured homes, apartments,
condominiums, multi-family dwellings and businesses.
The My Safe Florida Home
program has exceeded the
Legislature’s goals of
awarding 35,000 grants and
providing more than 400,000
free wind inspections to
eligible homeowners.
Although we are no longer
accepting applications, we
are continuing to serve
homeowners previously
enrolled in the program.
CFO Sink is urging the
Legislature to continue
funding the My Safe Florida
Home program to serve
additional homeowners.
Floridians can express their
support for continuing this
program to their local
legislative officials. Click
here
to find your local state
senator and
here
to find your local state
representative.
What Can I Do Now?
Homeowners do not have to
wait for the Florida
Legislature. You can pay for
a wind inspection to
identify how you can harden
your home or to determine if
you are eligible for
discounts on your wind
insurance premiums. Contact
your insurance agent or
insurance company for a
referral to insurer-approved
wind inspection firms.
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