My Safe Florida Home, Wind Mitigation Grant
Florida Department of Financial Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs My Safe Florida Home, Wind Mitigation Grant in its Jacksonville, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The My Safe Florida Home program provides free wind mitigation inspections and matching grants up to $10,000 for approved home hardening upgrades. The state pays $2 for every $1 the homeowner spends on eligible improvements including secondary water resistance barriers, roof-to-wall attachment upgrades, roof deck attachment, and opening protection such as impact windows, doors, and hurricane shutters. Homes must be single-family detached built before January 1, 2008 with insured value of $700,000 or less.
Step 1: Apply for free inspection; Step 2: After receiving inspection report, apply for grant. Homes built after Jan 1, 2008 are not eligible.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Jacksonville, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Jacksonville Emergency Repair Program (ERP) Up to $12,000
- City of Jacksonville Limited Repair Program (LRP) Up to $55,000
- City of Jacksonville Utility Tap-In Program (UTIP) Up to $55,000
- Jacksonville Assistance and Relief Program (JAR) Abatement services at no cost (lien waiver)
Key Details
- Free wind mitigation inspection, first step before grant application
- State pays $2 for every $1 homeowner spends on upgrades
- Maximum $10,000 grant; $280M available in FY 2025-2026
- Home must be built before Jan 1, 2008 with insured value ≤ $700,000
- Eligible: impact windows/doors, hurricane shutters, roof hardening
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Funding first-come, first-served, $280M allocated for FY 2025-2026; apply at mysafeflhome.com
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for My Safe Florida Home, Wind Mitigation Grant in Jacksonville, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000 (2:1 state match). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for My Safe Florida Home, Wind Mitigation Grant in Jacksonville?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for My Safe Florida Home, Wind Mitigation Grant in Jacksonville, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Florida Department of Financial Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Funding first-come, first-served, $280M allocated for FY 2025-2026; apply at mysafeflhome.com.
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