Statewide Expansion: My Safe Florida Home’s $10,000 Grant Program Secures $100 Million
Expanding Statewide: My Safe Florida Home’s $10,000 Grant Program Secures an Additional $100 Million. Exciting news for homeowners in Orlando, Gainesville, Lakeland, Tallahassee, Sanford, Ocala, and other cities across Florida! You now have the opportunity to protect your homes from the destructive forces of hurricane winds with the help of state funding. Through the My Safe Florida Home program, eligible homeowners throughout the state can apply for up to $10,000 in funding to fortify their properties.
This program offers a dollar-for-dollar match, providing $2 for every $1 homeowner spend on replacing crucial components of their homes. Eligible upgrades include roofs, garage doors, exterior doors (such as front doors, doors leading from garages, or sliding glass doors), and, for homes without storm shutters, outdated windows.
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a measure that injects an additional $100 million into the My Safe Florida Home program, making it available statewide starting July 1. Previously, the program was limited to homes within the “wind-borne debris region,” which encompassed the majority of the southern part of the state and areas within one mile of the coastline in the northern regions.
With this expansion, the program is set to fund an additional 10,000 grants, in addition to the existing 11,500 grants of $10,000 each. Homeowners can now take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their homes’ resilience and protect their families during hurricane season.
By increasing access to funding, the state aims to empower homeowners across Florida to proactively safeguard their properties against the potential devastation caused by hurricane winds. This expansion of the My Safe Florida Home program reflects the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents throughout the state.
If you are a Florida homeowner, mark your calendars for July 1 and prepare to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to strengthen your home’s defenses. Apply for the My Safe Florida Home program and secure up to $10,000 in funding to fortify your property and gain peace of mind during hurricane season. Don’t miss out on this chance to protect your home and loved ones from the unpredictable forces of nature.
