NEWS RELEASE
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Elevate Florida, the state’s first residential mitigation program to help protect homes from natural disasters.
Eligible homeowners can apply for funding to elevate, rebuild, or strengthen their homes—covering up to 75-100% of costs! Residents can apply by creating an account and completing an application at https://fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
Homeowners do not need to have experienced prior flooding or damage to be eligible. However, applications may be prioritized based on a history of loss.
Eligible construction projects include:
• Structure elevation – Physically raising an existing structure.
• Mitigation reconstruction – The construction of an improved, elevated building on the same site where an existing building and/or foundation has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed. These activities result in the construction of code-compliant and hazard-resistant structures. Mitigation reconstruction is the alternative to elevation when the structure is not sound enough to elevate, as determined during application review.
• Acquisition/demolition – A structure is purchased from voluntary sellers and demolished, to be maintained by the local community as open space. The local community must agree to participate in this project type.
• Wind mitigation – Measures that reduce the risk of future wind damage to structures. This may include alterations to the roof, windows, doors, and other vulnerable components of structures. Wind mitigation is another alternative for homes that are not sound enough to elevate.
Need help? Call 877-ELEV8FL (877-353-8835) or email [email protected].
