The State of Florida has created a grant program for private homeowners, to help them pay for the cost of hurricane-resistance improvements. It provides a free home inspection, and if qualified, a matching grant from the state up to $5000.00. In some circumstances low-income homeowners in parts of the state may receive the upgrades at a reduced or no cost match. Such improvements may also entitle homeowners to a discount on their homeowners insurance premium.
The improvements can include strengthening the roof deck, secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion, upgrading roofing materials beyond normal standards, upgrading exterior doors, to list a few items. For a home to qualify the property must be a primary single-family, site built home or residential building (up to 4 units), residence with homestead, and an insurable value of no more that $500,000 per unit.
To get more information contact 800-342-2762, or www.mysafefloridahome.com.
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