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Written by Tim ONeil

Updated at March 18th, 2025

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Table of Contents

Understanding & Navigating theMySafeFLHome Program.

A QUICK GUIDE TO

Understanding & Navigating the
MySafeFLHome Program.

PROGRAM APPLICATION STEPS

STEP 1: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Inspection.

  • The Homeowner submits an Inspection Application via the Applicant Portal https://mysafeflhome.com/
  • Homeowners must provide all required information and documentation to receive Inspection Application approval 

STEP 2: Schedule an Initial Inspection.

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

STEP 3: Receive an Initial Inspection Report.

  • The Inspector uploads the Initial Inspection Report to the Applicant Portal
  • If the Inspector does not recommend any Improvements, please send your report to your insurance company to obtain any potential premium discounts. If you have no recommended Improvements, you will not be able to proceed with a Grant Application

STEP 4: Apply for a Hurricane Mitigation Grant.

  • The Homeowner submits a Grant Application via the Applicant Portal on https://mysafeflhome.com/
  • The Grant Application is made up of two stages, the Eligibility Confirmation and Contractor Confirmation, submitted at different times
  • Homeowners must provide all required information and documentation to receive Grant Application approval

STEP 5: Complete a Hurricane Mitigation Project.

  • The Homeowner works with their Contractor to complete a Mitigation Project for Improvements on the home based on the recommendations in the Initial Inspection Report 

STEP 6: Schedule a Final Inspection.

  • Upon completion of the Mitigation Project, the Homeowner schedules a Final Inspection for the Inspector to observe any Improvements that were successfully completed on the home 

STEP 7: Receive a Final Inspection Report.

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

STEP 8: Submit a Draw Request.

  • The Homeowner submits a Draw Request via the Applicant Portal on https://mysafeflhome.com/
  • Homeowners 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 funding

 

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