Ready to Strengthen Your Home? My Safe Florida Home Grant Program Reopens

MIAMI – Ready to improve your home security? The state is ready to help. On Monday, Florida officials announced the reopening of the My Safe Florida Home grant application portal.

The popular grant program aims to help residents reduce property insurance costs by funding up to $10,000 for storm-related improvements.

What is this?

The program offers matching grants for repairs to help homes better withstand storms, such as strengthening roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings, and upgrading doors and windows.

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an additional $200 million for the program, improving services for seniors and low-income homeowners.

Who benefits?

The program will prioritize seniors and low-income homeowners with two special application periods before opening to the public.

The My Safe Florida Home program, effective July 1.

Officials say the funding will benefit nearly 20,000 Floridians.

My Safe Florida Home Application Schedule for Seniors and Low Income:
• Low-income homeowners aged 60 and over – July 1 – July 15
• Low-income homeowners of all ages – July 16-30
• Moderate-income homeowners aged 60 and over – July 31 – August 14
• Middle-income homeowners of all ages – August 15-30
• All other eligible Florida homeowners – August 31

For more information, please visit MySafeFLHome.com.