Navigating the My Safe FL Home Program Grant Reimbursement Process

STARTING THE PROCESS

Before Matching and Low-Income Grant applicants can submit for reimbursement they must first have:

• Received Initial Inspection Approval
• Received the free Home Wind Mitigation Inspection and Report
• Completed Grant Application Steps:
  1. Eligibility Confirmation 
  2. Contractor Information
• Received Grant Approval
• Completed the hurricane mitigation improvements recommended in the Initial Inspection Report

HOW TO SUBMIT FOR GRANT REIMBURSEMENT

Only after these steps below are completed can you receive reimbursement:

1. Complete Final Inspection Request
   Through the Applicant Portal, request a Final Inspection to verify that all recommended improvements were observed. *Each homeowner will only have one opportunity to request a Final Inspection.*
2. Submit Report to Insurance
3. Submit your Draw Request
   Through the Applicant Portal, complete the Draw Request steps and upload required documentation.
   • Original Contractor Itemized Invoice(s)
     • Documentation of the original quote, invoice or contract with a detailed scope of work that describes the mitigation project(s).
   • Proof of Payment in Full
     • Documentation of the invoice marked as paid in full, cancelled checks (images of front and back), receipts, bank statements, or a financing statement showing total project amount including any change orders or additional costs. *Low-Income applicants only need to provide if applicable.*
   • Proof of Insurance Discounts
     • Documentation of an email, letter, quote or updated declaration page that lists the amount of discounts received (if any) after reviewing the Final Inspection Report. *Low-Income applicants must submit a letter stating they have no homeowners insurance if applicable.*
4. Draw Request Review
   All draws undergo a two-step review process for quality assurance. If there is an issue with the Draw Request a Request for Information(RFI) will be sent to the applicant by email.
5. Receive Reimbursement Check
   Once approved, you will receive a check by mail. Please allow at least three weeks for a payment to be issued and a check to arrive at the address provided as a part of the Draw Request - Payment Verification step. *Check payments cannot be delivered to an active USPS forwarding address and will be returned to Department of Financial Services.