⏳ Final Week for Palm Bay Homeowners to Apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants
Elevate Florida program offers up to 75% funding for flood/wind protection; deadline April 11. 🗓️
Palm Bay, FL - Attention Palm Bay homeowners: Time is running out to secure financial assistance for making your homes safer against hurricanes and floods. The application deadline for the state's Elevate Florida hazard mitigation program is rapidly approaching – 7 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Elevate Florida provides crucial funding to help residents reduce potential damage from future natural disasters. Approved projects may receive federal grants covering approximately 75% of the total cost.
Could You Be Eligible?
To be considered for this valuable program, applicants must meet these key criteria:
Be a resident of Brevard County.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
Be the legal owner of the residential property (ownership must be by individuals, not corporations or LLCs).
Eligibility extends potentially to multi-family properties like duplexes, condos, and manufactured homes. Importantly, your home doesn't need prior storm damage to qualify, though applications might be prioritized based on past loss history.
What Projects are Covered? 🏗️
Elevate Florida offers funding for several types of home protection projects:
Structure Elevation: Physically lifting a home to reduce flood risk.
Mitigation Reconstruction: Rebuilding a structurally compromised home to modern, elevated, hazard-resistant standards on the existing site.
Acquisition/Demolition: A voluntary buyout where the structure is removed, and the land becomes community open space (requires local government participation).
Wind Mitigation: Strengthening vulnerable parts of a home like roofs, windows, and doors to improve wind resistance, often used when elevation isn't suitable.
Understanding the Costs 💰
While federal grants cover the majority (at least 75%) of project costs, homeowners are responsible for the remaining share (up to 25%). This co-pay includes contributing towards initial inspection costs during the application review.
Long-Term Benefits
Investing in mitigation offers significant advantages beyond immediate repairs. It can lead to substantial long-term savings through potentially lower flood insurance premiums, increased property value, and, most importantly, enhanced safety and peace of mind for your family.
Application Process & Timeline ⏱️
Applying involves several stages, including review, approval, and construction, which can span several months. FDEM provides comprehensive support throughout, including managing contractors.
Temporary housing assistance is also available if you need to relocate during the construction period.
Don't Delay - Apply Today!
This is a critical opportunity to protect your home and investment. To apply before the April 11, 7 PM deadline, create an account and submit your application via the official Elevate Florida portal: FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida. Having documents like property photos, insurance details, and elevation certificates (if available) ready will help expedite your application.
For assistance or specific questions, contact the Elevate Florida team directly at info@elevatefl.org or call 877-353-8835 (Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 7 PM ET). TTY services are available by dialing 711.
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So Not state money /Grants ,lFederal Monies/Grants When was this money was appropriated? Makes you wonder why at one time bad now good.
Will this be available in the future? Our home is slowly sliding into the backyard . We’re in Micco just off the river and railroad tracks behind us. Thank you for helping us!