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Statewide residential mitigation program: Elevate Florida
Notice: The Elevate Florida application process is closed.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is excited to announce Florida's first statewide Residential Mitigation program, Elevate Florida. The goal of this program is to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards. 

The following projects are eligible under the statewide Residential Mitigation program:

  • Structure Elevation: Physically raising an existing structure utilizing a variety of methods
  • Mitigation Reconstruction: Construction of an improved, elevated building where an existing building has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed
  • Structure Acquisition: A local community purchases a structure from voluntary sellers and the structure is demolished
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To apply, create an account and complete the application on the Elevate Florida Portal.  You speed up the application process by putting together the following information:

  • Photos of any flooding inside or outside of the home (if available)
  • Photos of high-water marks and photos measuring the height of the marks
  • Insurance claim payouts or assistance documentation (if available)
  • Receipts or estimates for repairs from previous events
  • Records and receipts for any disaster-related assistance received
  • A list of aesthetic alterations to the home and year completed (if home is over 45 years old)
    • Window/door replacement
    • Roof replacement
    • Remodeling
    • Painting or re-siding
    • Additions, decks, landings, or garages
    • Any historic use of structure

If you have any questions about the program, please email ResidentialMitigation@em.myflorida.com. You may also visit the Residential Mitigation Program Website, which will be updated as new developments are published.

 

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