Step 1: Complete Prioritization Questionnaire

• The Applicant completes the Prioritization Questionnaire via the Applicant Portal.
• The Applicant is sorted into a Group based on the age, household, and income data they provide. For the first sixty (60) days after the MSFH Program opens, Applicants receive access to applications based on criteria outlined by the Florida Legislature.

Step 2: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Inspection.

• The Applicant submits an Inspection Application via the Applicant Portal. are recommended for the home.
• Applicants must provide all required information and documentation to receive Inspection Application approval. 

Step 3: Schedule an Initial Inspection.

• Upon Inspection Application approval, the Applicant schedules an Initial Inspection for the Inspector to determine which, if any, Improvements are recommended for the home.

Step 4: Receive an Initial Inspection Report.

• The Inspector uploads the Initial Inspection Report to the Applicant Portal. 
• Applicants who receive no Recommended Improvements or are in Group 5 (Applicants of all ages who are above the Moderate-Income threshold) will not be eligible to proceed with the Grant Phase. These cases will be sorted into a closed status prior to the choice to proceed to the Grant Phase.

Step 5: Indicate Interest in a Grant

• The Applicant must opt-in to receive access to a Grant Application.

Grant  Phase

Step 6: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Grant.

• The Applicant submits a Grant Application via the Applicant Portal. 
• Applicants must provide all required information and documentation to receive Grant Application approval.

Step 7: Complete a Hurricane Mitigation Project.

• The Applicant works with their Contractor to complete a Mitigation Project based on the recommendations in the Initial Inspection Report. The MSFH Program allows each Applicant to receive only one (1) Grant Disbursement.

Step 8: Schedule a Final Inspection.

• Upon completion of the Mitigation Project, the Applicant schedules a Final Inspection. 
• The MSFH Program allows each Applicant to receive only one (1) Final Inspection.

Step 9: Receive a Final Inspection Report.

• The Inspector uploads the Final Inspection Report to the Applicant Portal.

Step 10: Receive a Final Inspection Report.

• The Applicant submits a Draw Request via the Applicant Portal. 
• Applicants must provide all required information and documentation to receive Draw Request approval. 
• Only Improvements that are recommended in the Initial Inspection Report and observed in the Final Inspection Report are eligible for Grant Disbursement.