Updates to the My Safe Florida Home Program

The Frame

What this does

The bill dictates how state funds are prioritized for hurricane mitigation grants, specifically favoring low- and moderate-income homeowners and seniors, while requiring stricter oversight of the contractors and inspectors involved in the program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Low-income homeowners

They receive priority for grant application processing and are exempt from the matching fund requirement.

Hurricane mitigation inspectors

They are subject to new mandatory drug testing, background screenings, and performance audit protocols.

Homeowners with homes valued over $700,000

They are ineligible for grants unless they qualify as low-income persons.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The My Safe Florida Home Program was established to help residents harden their homes against hurricane damage through state-funded inspections and grants. context

Summary

This bill updates the rules for the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides state-funded inspections and grants to help homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricane damage. It introduces new requirements for inspectors, creates a public online dashboard for program data, and sets specific income-based priorities for grant applications.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for a hurricane mitigation grant?

Eligible homeowners must have a single-family home or townhouse with an insured value of $700,000 or less, built before January 1, 2008, and must have a .

Do I have to pay for part of the mitigation work?

Generally, yes. The state provides $2 for every $1 you contribute, up to a maximum state contribution of $10,000. Low-income homeowners are exempt from this matching requirement.

What happens if I don't finish the work on time?

You must finalize construction and request a final inspection within one year of grant approval. If you fail to do so, the application is considered abandoned and the money reverts to the department.

Why It Matters

The bill dictates how state funds are prioritized for hurricane mitigation grants, specifically favoring low- and moderate-income homeowners and seniors, while requiring stricter oversight of the contractors and inspectors involved in the program.