Free Hurricane Inspections & Repairs

Want a free hurricane home inspection? Want the state to pay half the cost of any recommended repair to prepare your home for the next storm?

As of today, inspection applications are available at http://www.mysafefloridahome.com, a Web site operated by the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program. If you have an inspection and hurricane upgrades are recommended, the state will pay up to $5,000 in matching funds to qualified Florida homeowners; and low-income homeowners will be eligible for $5,000 grants with no match required.

There are rules: The program applies only to Floridians who own a single-family, site-built home with an insured value less than $500,000; or owners in a residential building of up to four units providing all unit owners agree to participate. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, second homes, rental properties, apartments and businesses are not eligible. Interested homeowners should apply as soon as possible -- the program's funding, part of the state budget, has a limit.

For immediate assistance, visit the Web site or call toll-free:
(800) 342-2762 in Florida or out-of-state (850) 413-3089.