By Ron Hurtibise
Feb 10, 2025
Lawmakers are expected to review the governor’s request for the program, a Florida Realtors’ legislative priority, during the session beginning March 4.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Who knew? A lot of Floridians, it turns out, would like some free government money to harden their homes.
Since the state’s My Safe Florida Home grant program was revived in 2022, about 29,000 homeowners have received up to $10,000 each to strengthen or replace their roofs or to install impact-resistant doors, windows or storm shutters.
But the application portal has been closed since July 17 of last year, leaving about 45,000 applicants on a waiting list after undergoing free windstorm mitigation inspections.
