Public Notice: Elevate Florida - Statewide Residential Mitigation Program Deadline Approaching - April 11, 2025

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LAKELAND, FL (April 1, 2025) | Elevate Florida: A Statewide Residential Mitigation Program

Elevate Florida is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Designed to protect homes and communities, this initiative aims to reduce damage from natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.  The deadline for Elevate Florida applications is April 11, 2025.

Application Details

The Elevate Florida application portal is now open! To apply, create an account and complete the application through https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/mitigation/elevate-Florida.

Property Owner Eligibility

Your property does not need to have experienced previous flooding or damage to qualify. However, applications may be prioritized based on loss history. To be eligible, property owners must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
• Be the legal owner of a residential property in Florida.
• Contribute up to 25% of the total project cost, including an upfront portion of inspection costs.

The total project cost varies based on project type, square footage, foundation, construction type, and required activities. Approved applicants will receive a detailed cost breakdown and time to decide whether to proceed. The program also covers at least 75% of relocation expenses during construction.

Eligible property types may include multi-family real estate such as duplexes, triplexes, condos, townhomes, semi-detached homes, apartments, and manufactured homes.

Eligible Construction Projects

• Structure Elevation: Raising an existing structure above flood levels.
• Mitigation Reconstruction: Demolishing an existing building and constructing a new, elevated, hazard-resistant structure in its place. This option is available when a structure is unsound for elevation.
• Acquisition/Demolition: Purchasing and demolishing a structure, with the land maintained as open space by the local community.
• Wind Mitigation: Strengthening a structure against wind damage by reinforcing roofs, windows, doors, and other vulnerable components. This option is available for homes that cannot be elevated.

Program Benefits

• Significant Cost Savings: Homeowners can save 75–100% on flood mitigation costs, making protection more affordable.
• Lower Insurance Premiums: Strengthen property resilience and reduce flood insurance costs.
• Increased Property Value: Enhance long-term property value with improved flood protection.
• Comprehensive Support: Receive full assistance, including contractor services, temporary housing support, and ADA accommodations.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to protect your home and strengthen your community’s resilience. For program inquiries or application assistance, visit the “Contact Us” page on the portal, email info@elevatefl.org, or call 877-ELEV8FL (877-353-8835) Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET. For TTY services, dial 711.

For additional resources, including a Homeowner Guide and FAQs, please visit the Elevate Florida Portal.

 

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