THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO STRENGTHEN FLORIDA HOMES AGAINST HURRICANES AND SAVE FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS MONEY.

• You may be eligible to apply for $2 in state grant money* for every $1 you spend on eligible home strength improvements (*up to $10,000, the home must be located in designated wind-borne regions).
• NO state sales tax (6%) on retail purchases of impact-resistant doors, impact-resistant garage doors and impact-resistant windows from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
• Potentially lower your home insurance premiums by participating in the program.

Who is eligible to apply for a mitigation grant?

Homeowners who have received a wind mitigation inspection may be eligible to apply for matching grant funds to make improvements to their homes. The following eligibility criteria will be used to approve grant applicants:

1. The homeowner must provide proof of homestead exemption; if you need assistance obtaining a copy of your homestead exemption information, please confer with your local Property Appraiser or Tax Collector’s Office.  Click here to find your local officials.
2. The homeowner must provide documentation that their home is insured for $500,000 or less. Please have ready a copy of your current property insurance declarations page. If you do not have a copy, contact your insurance company.
3. The home must be in the wind-borne debris region of the state.  Please review the map of the region to determine if you live in the eligible area.  View Map Here.
4. The initial building construction permit for the home must have been issued prior to January 1, 2008. If you do not know when your home was built, please contact your local officials. This information is frequently available through your Property Appraiser’s office or website.
5. The homeowner must allow their home to be re-inspected after construction work has been completed.

Links:

• My Safe Florida Home Program: https://www.mysafefloridahome.com/
• Florida Division of Emergency Management: https://www.floridadisaster.org/
• Florida Department of Financial Services: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/
• Florida Building Code: http://www.floridabuilding.org/
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): https://www.fema.gov/
• National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: https://www.fdacs.gov/
• Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety: https://www.ibhs.org/
• American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/

About Carlos Gonzalez CEO de Atlantic Building inspections

https://atlanticbuildinginspections.com/

(786) 477-5975 Atlantic Building Inspections is a home inspection company based in Miami, Florida. They offer a range of inspection services, including pre-purchase inspections, wind mitigation inspections, 4-point inspections, and more. Their inspections are designed to identify any issues or potential problems with a property and provide clients with a detailed report. Atlantic Building Inspections prides itself on its professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service. They serve the Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

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