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Applications for My Safe Florida Home program open July 1

The program is relaunching with $200 million in funding that will go to inspections and grants of up to $10,000 to help residents make storm-related upgrades and qualify for property-insurance discounts

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As of July 1, homeowners are able to apply for My Safe Florida Home, a popular home-hardening grant program that could help residents cut property-insurance costs.

Homeowners will be able to apply for My Safe Florida Home, a popular home-hardening grant program that could help residents cut property-insurance costs, starting on Monday, July 1. 

The program is relaunching with $200 million in funding that will go to inspections and grants of up to $10,000 to help residents make storm-related upgrades and qualify for property-insurance discounts.

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The schedule for applications is programmed in five tiers:

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  • July 1-15: Low-income homeowners age 60+
  • July 16-30: Low-income homeowners
  • July 31-Aug 14: Moderate-income homeowners age 60+
  • Aug 15-30: Moderate-income homeowners
  • Aug 31: All other eligible homeowners

“The Legislature has authorized DFS to provide a matching grant to eligible homeowners up to $10,000 for the actual cost of qualifying home hurricane mitigation projects,” according to My Safe FL Home. “The program will provide $2 in grant funds for every $1 the homeowner provides.”

For more information and frequently asked questions about the program, go here.

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