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 Orlando, 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 for hurricane-hardening improvements statewide. For FY 2025-2026, low-income Orlando homeowners (≤80% AMI) receive the full $10,000 with no contribution required. The home must be insured for $700,000 or less, have a homestead exemption, and a building permit issued before January 1, 2008.
Low-income homeowners: full $10,000 grant. Moderate-income: contribute $1, state provides $2, up to $10,000 total.
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 Orlando, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Orlando Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $75,000
- Orange County Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Up to $75,000 in low/no-interest loans
- Florida PACE Program (Property Assessed Clean Energy) No set maximum; based on project scope and property equity
- OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates Rebates on 20+ improvements; HVAC up to $600+; insulation $0.25-$0.27/sq ft
Key Details
- Up to $10,000 for hurricane mitigation improvements
- Free wind mitigation inspection included
- Low-income (≤80% AMI): full grant, no match required
- Home must be insured ≤$700,000 with homestead exemption
- Covers roof, impact windows, doors, and hurricane shutters
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: Ongoing; $280 million allocated for FY 2025-2026
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for My Safe Florida Home Wind Mitigation Grant in Orlando, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000 (full grant for low-income; 2:1 match for moderate-income). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for My Safe Florida Home Wind Mitigation Grant in Orlando?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 Orlando, 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: Ongoing; $280 million allocated for FY 2025-2026.
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