My Safe Florida Home Program

Florida Department of Financial Services

Waitlist Disaster Relief

About This Program

State program providing free home inspections and matching grants up to $10,000 for hurricane hardening improvements. Covers opening protections, roof upgrades, gable end bracing, and other wind mitigation measures. Program subject to funding availability.

50/50 matching grant for hurricane hardening improvements

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

In Fort Lauderdale, FL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $10,000 matching grant (50/50)
  • Free home wind mitigation inspection
  • Covers hurricane hardening improvements
  • May reduce insurance premiums
  • Currently waitlisted, check for funding

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(866) 513-6734

A grant-savvy contractor in Fort Lauderdale, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Fort Lauderdale early keeps your application moving.

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Your application paperwork

Florida's My Safe Florida Home program gives homeowners a free wind mitigation inspection and then a matching grant to harden a single-family home against hurricanes. The grant matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you spend, up to 10,000 dollars, for improvements like roof upgrades, impact-resistant windows and doors, and reinforced openings. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs it through an online participant portal.

Steps to apply

  1. Create an account in the My Safe Florida Home participant portal and apply for a free wind mitigation inspection.
  2. Have the free state inspection done; it identifies the improvements that would reduce wind damage.
  3. Apply for the matching grant through the portal once you have your inspection report.
  4. Have a qualified contractor do the approved work, then submit documentation to receive the matching funds.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of a homestead exemption on the property.
  • Proof the home is insured for less than 500,000 dollars.
  • Documentation that the home is in the wind-borne debris region and was permitted before January 1, 2008.
  • Your wind mitigation inspection report and contractor documentation for the work.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications currently paused; check for reopening

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